# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220131130017` · 02/22/2013 · United Taconite LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 49
- **Mine experience:** 9.83 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
- **Operator:** United Taconite LLC
- **Mine:** [2103404](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2103404)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING OUTSIDE AND SLIPPED ON AN ICY PATCH AND FELL TO THE GROUND. THE EMPLOYEE USED HIS LEFT ARM TO BREAK THE FALL. THE EMPLOYEE FELL PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.  Surgery was required to repair a muscle tear in his shoulder.  This surgery occurred on 4/22/2013.

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