# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220023310001` · 11/16/2002 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 71
- **Mine experience:** 30.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [0500037](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0500037)
## Narrative

WHEN EE WAS DESENDING A LADDER, HE STEPPED OFF THINKING HE WAS ON THE BOTTOM RUNG. HE WAS NOT IN FACT ON THE THE BOTTOM RUNG CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO GROUND. HE LANDED ON HIS RIGHT SHOULDER, IN JURING IT. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSP. BY HIS SUPERVISOR TO CHECK. THE INITIAL DIAG. WAS A BRUISE.UPON FOLLOW UP EXAM AND MRI ON 11-20-02 HE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED ACUTE ROTOR CUFF. ON MODIFIED DUTY

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