# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220102510039` · 08/10/2010 · Morton Salt Div/Morton International 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:** Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** K+S Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc
- **Mine:** [1600970](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600970)
## Narrative

EE was looking at #7 scaler boom connection & when walking forward, stepped on a slick spot & fell backwards on  his back, using his arms to block the fall. EE did not express a need for treatment at the time of the incident. After experiencing shoulder pain, EE sought medical attention & was diagnosed with a torn tendon, requiring surgery.

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