# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220190220028` · 01/13/2019 · McEwen Mining Nevada, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall down stairs
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 16
- **Mine experience:** 0.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rob  McEwen
- **Operator:** McEwen Mining Nevada, Inc
- **Mine:** [2602818](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602818)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to clear ice and snow from the containment area.  While descending into the containment, employee's footing slipped on the last (3rd) step and employee fell.  Employee's left ankle was fractured as a result of the fall.

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