# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220182900011` · 10/09/2018 · Stillwater Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 45
- **Mine experience:** 6.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Sibanye Stillwater Limited
- **Operator:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2401490](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401490)
## Narrative

Employee had just finished installing last split set bolt for the bolt up in footwall rib. When pulling jackleg off the bolt, a rock fell from corner of the face & footwall contact at shoulder height. Rock contacted employees left side & when it landed on ground fell onto left ankle. Seen by medic, referred to ER, X-rays positive left ankle fracture, restrictions issued.

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