# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220160120014` · 01/02/2016 · Stillwater Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** WORKING SURF OUTSIDE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 96
- **Mine experience:** 3.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Operator:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2401490](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401490)
## Narrative

Employee states that they slipped in the parking lot while plugging in their personal vehicle block heater prior to their shift starting. EE stated that they caught themselves and did not fall, reported to the medics with lower back pain. Employee was sent to the E.R. for further evaluation and was given restrictions.

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