# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220001180001` · 03/29/2000 · Pcs Phosphate - White Springs
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Potash Corp Of Saskatchewan
- **Operator:** Pcs Phosphate - White Springs
- **Mine:** [0800183](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800183)
## Narrative

EE WAS TO CHECK COOLANT AND ENGINE OIL ON A 627E PAN. AFTER EE HAD COMPLETED BOTH CHECKS HE WENT TO DISMOUNT THE MACHINE ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THE STEP HAD BEEN PUSHED INTO A LOCKED UNSAFE POSITI ON. EE SOMMITTED TO STEP DOWN AND WITH NO STEP TO SUPPORT HIS BODY WEIGHT, HE WAS SUSPENDED BY HIS RIGHT ARM & SHOULDER THUS PULLING HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

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