# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220073120033` · 09/20/2007 · Energy West Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner helper, Coal mole helper, Bridgeman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 144
- **Mine experience:** 6.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company
- **Operator:** Energy West Mining Company
- **Mine:** [4200121](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4200121)
## Narrative

Employee claimed he was stepping backwards and fell and as he reached back to catch himself he strained his shoulder. This employee had a previous condition with this shoulder.  The difference between the date of injury and reporting date was pending a medical report from the Dr. and acceptance of  the claim.

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