# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220260690005` · 01/28/2026 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** SCAFFOLDS,STAGING,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USS Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** U.S. Silica Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [2800526](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2800526)
## Narrative

Winter blizzard and changing weather conditions created slippery surfaces. Ice developed on top platform dust collector and created a slippery surface. After performing maintenance task to thaw frozen air lines, employee sustained a left ankle injury after ascending ladder and stepping on the top platform for accessing the dust collector resulting in restricted duty.

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