# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220172290001` · 08/04/2017 · Gernatt Asphalt Products, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Outside foreman, Leadman
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 158
- **Mine experience:** 29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Daniel R Gernatt Jr
- **Operator:** Gernatt Asphalt Products, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3000871](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3000871)
## Narrative

Employee was descending from an excavator after fueling it. Employee's foot slipped off the steps. One hand was on the railing, which was left supporting all of the weight of employee's body, causing an injury to employee's shoulder.

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