# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220253280039` · 11/18/2025 · 3M Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall down stairs
- **Occupation:** Outside foreman, Leadman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** SCAFFOLDS,STAGING,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 12.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
- **Operator:** 3M Company
- **Mine:** [0400191](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400191)
## Narrative

The employee slipped while descending two steps on the north mezzanine floor in Coloring. During the fall, they lost right-hand grip on the handrail, fell backward, and struck the corner of a toe board with the upper left side of their back. The injury resulted in fracture of the left thoracic 8-9 ribs and a bruised lung.

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