# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220102560017` · 09/08/2010 · Elk Ridge Mining and Reclamation LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 58
- **Mine experience:** 17.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Tri-State Generation & Transmission Assn Inc; Western Fuels Assoc Inc
- **Operator:** Elk Ridge Mining and Reclamation LLC
- **Mine:** [0500299](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0500299)
## Narrative

Injured was climbing onto left side of D9T dozer.  When he reached the landing to the cab and began to open the cab door he slipped.  He turned his body and slipped to the ground landing on his feet and buttocks.  Strained rt shoulder, lower back and rt hip.  Possible subluxation of rt hip.

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