# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220080850031` · 08/17/2007 · Molycorp Inc
## 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:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 38.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Chevron Corporation
- **Operator:** Molycorp Inc
- **Mine:** [2901267](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2901267)
## Narrative

As employee was descending out of the cab of an excavator onto the boarding steps, employee lost his footing and slipped off of the bottom rung.  Employee held onto the boarding handle with his right hand to prevent his fall but injured his shoulder in the process. Pain persisted in shoulder, ultimately required surgical remedy.

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