# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220031140050` · 04/17/2003 · Stillwater Mining Company
## 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:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** LADDERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 23
- **Mine experience:** 2.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Operator:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2401490](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401490)
## Narrative

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS DESCENDING A LADDER, HE SLIPPED AND SUPPORTED HIS WEIGHT WITH HIS LEFT ARM. HE EXPERIENCED LEFT SHOULDER PAIN AND DID NOT RETURN TO HIS NEXT SCHEDULED SHIFT.

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