# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220253170509` · 10/28/2025 · Thiele Kaolin Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall down stairs
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J Eric  Tillirson
- **Operator:** Thiele Kaolin Company
- **Mine:** [0900110](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900110)
## Narrative

Employee was ascending steps at #4 spray dryer area to take the chute out of the car so it could be dropped down. As employee was ascending the steps they tripped and sustained an injury to right knee and right hand. They will have to see and orthopedic surgeon about their hand.

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