# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220100820015` · 03/13/2010 · Ohio American Energy Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Driller, Highwall operator, Highwall drill operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 40
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio American Energy Incorporated
- **Mine:** [3304550](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3304550)
## Narrative

Employee was dismounting the steps from the launch deck of the highwall miner unit. His right foot slipped from the last step causing his left foot to get momentarily caught on the step just above it. He felt pain in his left ankle. He was diagnosed with a tendon strain of the left ankle.

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