# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220021610069` · 05/20/2002 · Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.94 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Westmoreland Coal Company
- **Operator:** Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [2401747](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401747)
## Narrative

EE WAS BENDING FORWARD PICKING UP WELDING LEADS FOLLOWING DRAGLINE MAINTENANCE. HE STEPPED ON ONE OF THE LEADS, LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL FORWARD,CATCHING HIMSELF WITH AN OUTSTRETCHED HAND AGA INST A SWING GEAR CASE. HE NOTIFIED HIS SUPERVISOR, BUT DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 5-31-02. AT THAT TIME HE WAS REFERRED TO PHYSICAL THERAPY. HE CONTINUES TO WORK WITH NO RESTRICTIO

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