# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220021410024` · 05/14/2002 · 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:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2602246](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602246)
## Narrative

EE WAS HOLDING ONTO A CHAIN THAT'S USED AS A TEMPORARY HANDRAIL. THE CHAIN CAME LOOSE CAUSING EE TO FALL APPROX 8'. THE CONFINED SPACE ATTENDANT CAUGHT EE IN THE AIR BUT EE STRUCK HIS LEFT LEG ON THE LINER HANDLER. HE SAID HE WAS FINE & CONTINUED WORKING THE REST OF SHIFT. THE NEXT DAY HIS LEG WAS HURTING SO HE WENT TO THE DR WHO FOUND A SPIRAL FRACTURE.

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