# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220101590018` · 05/06/2010 · Cotter Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** FORKLIFTS,STACKERS,TRCTR
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 288
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** General Atomics Uranium Resources
- **Operator:** Cotter Corp
- **Mine:** [0501732](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0501732)
## Narrative

Employee was moving used oil drums on a flat bed trailer. Employee pulled on drum he thought was full but was actually empty. The lack of weight caused employee to lose his balance. Employee fell backwards striking his shoulder against forklift and then the ground. Employee received a contusion to the shoulder and was seen by a physician on 6-1-2010.

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