# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220180650005` · 02/28/2018 · L. G. Everist, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** L G Everist Inc
- **Operator:** L. G. Everist, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3900305](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3900305)
## Narrative

EE was helping install a log washer in BKS.  During this activity EE was utilizing a 6' step ladder. EE unfolded the step ladder and placed it on what they thought was stable ground.  Approximately 3 steps up the the ladder they either lost footing or the ladder became unstable causing them to fall to the ground.

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