# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220062640003` · 09/16/2006 · Spring Creek Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 12.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** RTZ-CRA Group
- **Operator:** Spring Creek Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [2401457](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401457)
## Narrative

While attempting to locate the heater valves in the engine compartment of a blade, the employee fell approximately 3 and 1/2 feet to the ground.  The employee felt sharp pain in his right shoulder and both hips.  He was unable to return to his next scheduled shift.

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