# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220262190028` · 07/28/2026 · Specialty Minerals Inc
## 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, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Minerals Technologies Inc
- **Operator:** Specialty Minerals Inc
- **Mine:** [0600019](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0600019)
## Narrative

A miner was walking to the locker room from RM area when they tripped on a layflat rug and fell down. EE was able call for assistance which arrived quickly. First aid started with a cool compress. The miner was taken to the local urgent care for evaluation which determined they sustained a right ankle sprain. A splint and crutches were provided, a follow up provided a walking boot.

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