# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220112210020` · 08/03/2011 · White Buck Coal 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:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** White Buck Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4609154](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4609154)
## Narrative

Employee was walking through #4 entry at brk 21 when he stepped in sloppy muddy conditions and fell down. He stated his ankle ""popped"" when he fell. He was transported to surface and taken by ambulance to Summersville Hospital. X-Rays were negative, released with instructions to keep right foot elevated until swelling went away.

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