# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220030410010` · 01/30/2003 · Lafarge North America
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 36 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge North America
- **Mine:** [3300069](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3300069)
## Narrative

EE WAS DESCENDING A SHORT 4-RUNG LADDER FACING AWAY FROM THE LADDER INSTEAD OF BACKING DOWN IT. HIS HAND SLIPPED AND HE FELL DOWN 4-5' LANDING ON HIS LOWER RT. LEG.

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