# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220211310019` · 05/04/2021 · Stillwater Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 71
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Sibanye Stillwater Limited
- **Operator:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2401490](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401490)
## Narrative

Employee was packing a box of powder to the face when EE stepped on a small rock, rolling their ankle and falling. Used right arm to brace for the fall, EE felt a pop in the right bicep. Finished loading & reported at end of shift, Seen at ER, Positive for right bicep tear, restrictions issued.

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