# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220120380042` · 10/25/2011 · United Taconite LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
- **Activity:** Supervise
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 15.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
- **Operator:** United Taconite LLC
- **Mine:** [2103404](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2103404)
## Narrative

Employee stepped down into a sump when the piece of angle iron that he placed his foot on gave way causing him to slip injuring his shoulder.  The employee continued to work but was later diagnosed with a muscle tear that required surgery. Surgery took place 1-23-12.

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