# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220120460025` · 02/05/2012 · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Veris Gold Corp.
- **Operator:** Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
- **Mine:** [2601621](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601621)
## Narrative

Miner was standing on a tied off ladder approx. 18"" off of floor. Miner was unthawing a frozen, or obstructed,  water line. A loose union fitting uncoupled and the water in the line swept the miner off of the ladder. The miner fell to the floor injuring his right ankle and foot.

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