# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220162640001` · 09/07/2016 · Morton Salt Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** K+S Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Morton Salt Inc
- **Mine:** [1600970](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600970)
## Narrative

Bolting railing to overhead walkway, the employee stepped onto an unsecured section of grated walkway which gave way and the worker fell approximately 6' onto a concrete pad below, causing fracture to right ankle. Worker was tied off to a deceleration lanyard which did not engage before the worker struck the concrete pad.  

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