# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220013320015` · 11/18/2001 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6.57 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2602246](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602246)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS CHANGING AN OIL FILTER ON A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT AND WAS STANDING ON A THREE STEP LADDER. AS HE STEPPED DOWN TO THE BOTTOM STEP AND WAS LEAVINGTHE LADDER, THE FILTER SLIPPED FROM HSI HAND AND HIT THE FLOOR AT THE SAME TIME HE STEPPED DOWN. HE STEPPED ON THE FILTER, LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL INTO THE HOIST CYLINDER AND STRUCK HIS FACE AND SAFETY GLASSES.

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