# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220011360003` · 05/05/2001 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Beltman, Conveyor man,  Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 61
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608553](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608553)
## Narrative

THE INJURED WAS WALKING ALONG THE 317 BELT, 4 BREAKS IN BY BELTHEAD SPAD #8286 WHEN HE STEPPED ON A 5"" BY 18"" BELT ROLLER, WHICH CAUSED HIM TO SLIP AND FALL. HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF WITH HI S LEFT ARM WHICH ABSORBED MOST OF HIS BODY WEIGHT. HE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A TORN ROTATOR CUFF.

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