# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220083370017` · 05/28/2008 · Greater Wise Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 125
- **Mine experience:** 16.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** William D  Humphreys
- **Operator:** Greater Wise Inc
- **Mine:** [4406545](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406545)
## Narrative

Employee stated he was getting onto dozer when left foot slipped off step. He had hold of grab iron which prevented fall but it strained right shoulder. Hurting but seemed ok. Went to doctor later. Found small tear in shoulder. Opted to keep working. Finally decided on minor surgery to repair tear. Did so and lost time starting on 11/17/08, thus reportable.

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