# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220191720007` · 04/07/2019 · BYK USA LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 32
- **Mine experience:** 32.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Altana Group (Germany)
- **Operator:** BYK USA LLC
- **Mine:** [4100298](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100298)
## Narrative

Mechanic exited EE's job cart and sprained EE's left ankle when stepping onto uneven surface. Employee released to full duties, but continued to experience symptoms. No other accidents after to aggravate the original sprain. Physician eventually requested an MRI and found some calcium deposits in ankle. Surgery was performed on 06/17/2019 to remove the deposits.

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