# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220022380078` · 08/12/2002 · Calportland
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Taiheiyo Cement Corp
- **Operator:** Calportland
- **Mine:** [0400036](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0400036)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATES THAT WHILE GETTING OUT OF THE PORT-A-VAC TRUCK, HIS FOOT CAUGHT ON THE FUEL TANK STEP CAUSING HIM TO HIT THE GROUND TWISTING HIS RIGHT ANKLE. THE EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING TRUCK FACING AWAY FROM TRUCK INSTEAD OF FACING THE TRUCK AND USING THE STEPS AND HAND HOLDS PROPERLY.

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