# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220261900051` · 07/02/2026 · Western Clay, a Redmond LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall down stairs
- **Occupation:** Hammer mill operator, Breaker mill operator, Jaw mill operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** STAIRS,STEPS-OUTSIDE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rhett  Roberts
- **Operator:** Western Clay, a Redmond LLC
- **Mine:** [4200073](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4200073)
## Narrative

Miner misjudged the number of step walking down stairs, missed the last two steps, caught balance and returned to work area. Within 15 minutes they began having pain in upper thigh area and asked to leave work for the day.

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