# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220243200017` · 11/05/2024 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Water circuit operator, Slurry operator, Mix operator, Pump operator worker
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 29
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
- **Mine:** [0200144](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200144)
## Narrative

While the employee was preparing emulsion in the rear of a slurry truck, a coworker called for their attention. As the employee descended the stairs and began walking towards the coworker, they did not notice a 2-inch load hose lying on the ground. This resulted in them tripping over the hose and sustaining a fracture to their right ankle.

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