# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220172960014` · 10/18/2017 · Morton Salt Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Idle
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 43 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** K+S Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Morton Salt Inc
- **Mine:** [3301993](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301993)
## Narrative

Employee was standing on level ground with no loose gravel or tripping hazards present. The footwear was in good condition and fully laced up.  Employee began to move to the right and they tripped and fell. The employee tried to catch themselves with their left hand. The employee broke a wrist.  

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