# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220091680006` · 03/27/2009 · Iluka Resources Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Iluka Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Iluka Resources Inc.
- **Mine:** [4407222](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4407222)
## Narrative

Employee went to step over 18"" pipe in mining field. As he stepped on the pipe, his foot slipped off, causing him to fall to the ground. He stuck his right arm down to break his fall & jammed his shoulder. At that time he refused medical examination & said he was fine. On 6/11/09 he was diagnosed with torn humeral ligament & given cortisone injection & 4 weeks of physical therapy.

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