# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220250370013` · 02/01/2025 · Thiele Kaolin Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 10.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J Eric  Tillirson
- **Operator:** Thiele Kaolin Company
- **Mine:** [0900337](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0900337)
## Narrative

Employee was going to swap lines on top of C tanks and stepped in a 6"" trench that had been dug at the base of the steps for water to drain. Employee felt stress on hip and groin area. Employee initially didn't want to go to doctor but pain worsened and on 2/5/25, employee wanted to seek medical attention.  Was treated for strain and put on light duty restrictions.

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