# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220092400036` · 08/19/2009 · Schlichting and Sons Excavating, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Bruce E  Schlichting
- **Operator:** Schlichting and Sons Excavating, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1101511](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1101511)
## Narrative

Weather was clear. EE was getting out of 1845 skidloader & twisted his ankle on bucket. Co-worker was standing on a screen catwalk, noticed EE limping & not in control of his balance. Thru hand gestures EE indicated he'd twisted his ankle. Co-worker went to help him after finishing his task. EE said he twisted his foot & was dizzy trying to gain his footing.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*