# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220150430025` · 02/04/2015 · Elementis Specialties Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Elementis Plc
- **Operator:** Elementis Specialties Inc
- **Mine:** [0400588](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400588)
## Narrative

Employee was walking across the concrete pad at the screening plant when he slipped on a thin layer of wet Hectorite clay and fell.  His right leg slipped placing a sudden stress on his left leg and resulting in an injury.  The diagnosis was a strained quadriceps with minor tears. The leg was put into a rigid leg brace and the employee was temporarily reassigned to restricted duty.

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