# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220121210042` · 03/14/2011 · United States Gypsum Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** SCAFFOLDS,STAGING,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 8.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USG Corporation
- **Operator:** United States Gypsum Company
- **Mine:** [0400915](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400915)
## Narrative

Miner was descending stairs from valve platform after loading water truck. He did not pay attention to foot placement and placed his right foot half on and half off landing platform at bottom of stairs. As he stepped forward, his right ankle rolled off of side of landing platform, approx. 2"", and sprained right ankle.

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