# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220102570012` · 08/06/2010 · Midland Trail Energy LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 43
- **Mine experience:** 0.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Midland Trail Energy LLC
- **Mine:** [4609297](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609297)
## Narrative

EE was climbing a ladder to get to the top of a overcast, when the ladder began to tip over. He jumped from the ladder landing on his left ankle. He went to the doctor and x-rays revealed no fractures. EE started missing work on September 2 when he was diagnosed with ligament damage.

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