# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220242220008` · 08/07/2024 · Rockhead Sand & Gravel, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James T  Toomey
- **Operator:** Rockhead Sand & Gravel, LLC
- **Mine:** [0103599](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0103599)
## Narrative

Employee was operating the motor grader and chose to jump from the tire to the ground instead of using the 3-points-of-contact method to exit the grader. They fell to the ground injuring themselves by causing a tear in their rotator cuff and breaking their wrist (right side). *Please note that during their exam in the ER, employee failed their drug test

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