# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220170810001` · 10/04/2016 · STAR Excavation, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Phillip  Short
- **Operator:** STAR Excavation, LLC
- **Mine:** [2302468](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2302468)
## Narrative

Working off short ladder when ladder twisted. Miner trying to catch self with EE's arm on a bracing, resulted in tearing of EE's bicep. Miner missed no work or days off. Miner was put on light duty task for EE's safety. Had miner surgery to fix the problem with no complications.

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