# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220131010005` · 04/01/2013 · Emerald Creek Garnet Ltd
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 263
- **Mine experience:** 24 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Opta Minerals Co
- **Operator:** Emerald Creek Garnet Ltd
- **Mine:** [1001564](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1001564)
## Narrative

Employee was getting off the backhoe and lost his footing, slipped, grabbed with his right arm and felt something pop.  Pulled his bicep muscle and the tendons.  Surgery will be needed.

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