# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220120620041` · 02/11/2012 · U. S. Silica Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USS Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** U. S. Silica Company
- **Mine:** [1101013](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1101013)
## Narrative

The employee was originally injured on 2-11-12 while descending a ladder in a fluid bed dryer the employee tripped on the bottom rung and fell 12 to 18 inches backward. The original diagnosis was bruised ribs, 1 week later the employee, due to continued pain, went to the doctor again and was diagnosis with non-displaced fractured ribs 3,4,5 which then made this injury reportable.

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