# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220232910018` · 10/13/2023 · 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:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Sibanye Stillwater Limited
- **Operator:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2401490](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401490)
## Narrative

Employee was mapping drill hole break throughs & in the process EE was stepping/walking backwards when stumbled resulting in EE falling backwards, EE put hands outwards to break the fall resulting in a sprain to right wrist. Seen site medic referred to ER x-rays were negative, but restrictions were issued for acute sprain.

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