# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220100550005` · 02/15/2010 · United States Gypsum Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USG Corporation
- **Operator:** United States Gypsum Company
- **Mine:** [3400266](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3400266)
## Narrative

Employee was working from the top step of a 3 foot ladder. When he attempted to descend, he stepped off back side of ladder instead of the front. This caused him to fall, striking his right elbow against a metal table, causing a one inch laceration as well as swelling and bruising.

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