# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220241270003` · 05/01/2024 · United States Gypsum Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USG Corporation
- **Operator:** United States Gypsum Company
- **Mine:** [0400915](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400915)
## Narrative

Mechanic stepped off the service truck without using three points of contact.  Mechanic descended the service truck steps going forward instead of in reverse which is the requirement with diesel fuel nozzle in one hand.  When EE's left foot stepped off the ladder and contacted the ground, EE rolled and twisted EE's ankle causing a fracture to left ankle.

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