# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220090650023` · 02/26/2009 · Paramont Coal Company Virginia LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
- **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:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Paramont Coal Company Virginia LLC
- **Mine:** [4407163](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4407163)
## Narrative

Performing 1000 hours service on 345 excavator.  EE attempted to climb on to the machine and due to rainy & muddy conditions, his foot slipped off the step causing him to slip and twist his left shoulder while holding onto the handrail.  Pain in shoulder got much worse on 3/2 and ee sought treatment.

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