# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220003290008` · 11/18/2000 · Climax Molybdenum Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to lower level, NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** PALLETS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Phelps Dodge Corp
- **Operator:** Climax Molybdenum Company
- **Mine:** [0502256](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0502256)
## Narrative

EE WAS SEARCHING FOR SOME INSULATION. HE THOUGHT HE SAW SOME UP HIGHLAND GOT A LADDER, BUT THERE WERE SOME BARRELS IN THE WAY. HE DECIDED TO CLIMB ON ONE OF THE BARRELS. WHEN HE WAS READY TO D ESCEND, HE JUMPED FROM THE BARREL ONTO A PALLET THE BARREL WAS ON. THE PALLET BROKE AND THE EE TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

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