# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220210960031` · 04/01/2021 · CEMEX Construction Materials South LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** CEMEX Construction Materials South LLC
- **Mine:** [0202851](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0202851)
## Narrative

The employee began to set up a 6' ladder to begin working on the belt scales. When the employee reached the 4th rung, the employee realized the ladder will not be tall enough to perform the job tasks. While climbing down the ladder, the ladder then toppled over causing the employee to fall, injuring right ankle. Employee is unsure as to how the ladder toppled over. 

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