# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220172550009` · 09/08/2017 · Yamada and Sons, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall down stairs
- **Occupation:** Crusher attendant/operator, Pan feeder operator/worker
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 21
- **Mine experience:** 9.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Yamada Diversified Corp
- **Operator:** Yamada and Sons, Inc.
- **Mine:** [5100046](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5100046)
## Narrative

Employee climbed a set of stairs that was being fabricated.  Stairs was not yet anchored to prevent tipping.  Employee was not part of this project.  Employee climbed to the top landing of the steps, about 5 feet above the ground.  Stairs tipped due to the employee's weight.  Employee fell and sprained both ankles.  

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