# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220022630029` · 09/13/2002 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Mine manager, Mine foreman, Mine owner
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 14.05 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2601089](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601089)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS FILLING DROP LEGS WITH FOAM ON THE TAILING DAM. HE ATTEMPTED TO CROSS THE HDPE LINING WHERE THERE IS NO ""ELEPHANT SKIN"" FOR TRACTION. HE SLIPPED AND FELL CATCHING HIMSELF WITH HIS H ANDS. THE LINER WAS HOT FROM THE SUN AND WHEN HIS HANDS CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE LINER, IT CAUSED BURNS TO BOTH HANDS.

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