# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220203630016` · 12/16/2020 · Stillwater Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall down stairs
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 56
- **Mine experience:** 3.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Sibanye Stillwater Limited
- **Operator:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2401879](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401879)
## Narrative

Employee was descending a set of stairs.  EE was carrying a bucket in one hand and holding the hand rail with the other when EE's left foot slipped on the step causing EE to fall into a sitting position with the right foot under EE.  EE was seen by site medic and referred to the ED.  EE was diagnosed with a fracture to the rt fibula.  Referred to Ortho for follow up.

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