# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220182830011` · 08/27/2018 · Blackjewel LLC
## 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:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 75
- **Mine experience:** 19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jeffery A  Hoops
- **Operator:** Blackjewel LLC
- **Mine:** [4801078](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801078)
## Narrative

Operator dismounting a motor grader, missed the step & tried to catch self with left hand & ended up twisting shoulder & heard a popping noise. Employee was diagnosed with a ruptured bicep tendon & rotator cuff tear on 10/05/18. Employee has not missed any scheduled shifts & has scheduled surgery for January 2019. EE had surgery 1/21/19 & will miss upcoming scheduled shifts.

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