# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220202190007` · 07/01/2020 · Colowyo Coal Company L P
## 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:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 34
- **Mine experience:** 4.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Tri-State Generation and Transmission Assn Inc
- **Operator:** Colowyo Coal Company L P
- **Mine:** [0502962](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0502962)
## Narrative

The employee was dismounting a lube truck using three points of contact.  EE's foot slipped off the step and EE rolled EE's ankle. EE was seen by ER for evaluation.  EE returned to full duty for several weeks. EE's ankle began bothering EE again and an MRI was ordered.  The MRI revealed a torn ligament and the employee began missing time on 8/4/20, making this incident reportable.

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