# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220013600086` · 08/27/2001 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 109
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cliffs Natural Resources Inc; ArcelorMittal
- **Operator:** Empire Iron Mining Partnership
- **Mine:** [2001012](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2001012)
## Narrative

WHILE INSPECTING VACUUM PUMP EE SLIPPED ON MED THAT WAS JUST DISCHARGED FROM THE VALVE. AS HE SLIPPED HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF CAUSING HIM TO PULL AND STRAIN HIS LEFT SHOULDER. HE HAD SURGERY ON 11-29-01.

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