# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220002200043` · 07/23/2000 · Stillwater Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.78 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Operator:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2401490](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2401490)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING TO UNPLUG A DRAIN HOLE. THERE WAS 2 FT OF WATER IN THE INTERSECTION AND THE EMPLOYEE STEPPED BACK, TRIPPED ON A SUBMERGED ROCK AND FELL BACKWARDS. HE PUT HIS HAND DOW N TO CATCH HIMSELF AND HURT HIS RIGHT WRIST.

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