# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220013050011` · 10/21/2001 · TXI (A/K/A Texas Industries Inc)
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Texas Industries Inc
- **Operator:** TXI (A/K/A Texas Industries Inc)
- **Mine:** [4100071](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4100071)
## Narrative

EE WAS STANDING ON AN EXTENSION LADDER ABOUT 6' OFF FLOOR LEVEL. THERE WAS NO PLACE TO TIE THE LADDER SO ANOTHER PERSON WAS HOLDING THE LADDER. FALLING DUST GOT INTO THE EYES OF THE LADDER HOL DER AND HE RELEASED THE LADDER TO CLEAN HIS EYES. THE LADDER SLIPPED CAUSING THE WORKER TO FALL. THE FALL PROTECTION CAUGHT THE WORKER BUT ALLOWED HIS FOOT TO STRIKE SOMETHING.

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