# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220092670012` · 09/20/2009 · Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Solvay S A
- **Operator:** Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
- **Mine:** [4801295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801295)
## Narrative

The employee was performing repairs on the longwall shear which required him to be on the top of the shear body. While climbing down off of the shear, he stepped down onto the Bretby tray.  His right foot slipped causing him to lose his balance. He sustained stretched ligaments in the left ankle and will see a specialist on September 28th.

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