# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220211650060` · 06/10/2021 · Thompson Contractors Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 19
- **Mine experience:** 39.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Franklin A  Thompson
- **Operator:** Thompson Contractors Inc
- **Mine:** [3100083](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3100083)
## Narrative

It was the start of the shift and employee was going up the steps to enter the control room for the start of the shift. As they reached the top step they turned to talk with a coworker. As they turned they slipped backwards and Right foot became caught between the stairs. This prevented them from falling down the stairs, but it injured the foot.

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