# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220123340022` · 11/21/2012 · Wyo-Ben, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **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:** 0.63 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** David  Brown
- **Operator:** Wyo-Ben, Inc
- **Mine:** [4800612](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800612)
## Narrative

EE was in an awkward position while standing on plug-mud product chute. He slipped while adjusting his stance.  EE reached up and grabbed a hold of a piece of pipe overhead to catch himself, doing so he heard a pop in his right shoulder. The EE had a small muscle tear in his shoulder.  He was put on restricted duty. EE was equipped with and utilizing fall protection.

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