# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220192380037` · 08/21/2019 · United Taconite LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
- **Occupation:** Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 159
- **Mine experience:** 18 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
- **Operator:** United Taconite LLC
- **Mine:** [2103404](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2103404)
## Narrative

EE was standing on temporary 5'x5' grate platform on feed end of L5 Ball Mill.  As EE leaned into the mill to apply sealant to joints the grating slipped off the angle iron it was resting on, sliding out from under EE.  The EE fell to the level below approximately 7 feet resulting in a closed fracture to left ankle.

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