# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220011370049` · 05/04/2001 · Evergreen Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** LADDERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Evergreen Mining Company
- **Mine:** [4607945](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607945)
## Narrative

EE HAD BEEN WORKING ON A WINDSHIELD WIPER ON THE #8 LOADER. AS HE STARTED TO DISMOUNT AND WAS DESCENDING DOWN THE BOARDING LADDER, HIS FOOT GOT CAUGHT INBETWEEN THE RUNG SPACING. WHEN THIS OCC URRED, HE SOMEWHAT SLIPPED CAUSING HIS WEIGHT TOSHIFT AND WHILE REGAINING HIS BALANCE HIS ONE ARM WAS MAINTAINING HIS WEIGHT AND THEREFORE STRAINED HIS NECK AND SHOULDER.

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