# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220030550029` · 02/04/2003 · Cortez Gold Mines - (J V)
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Drill helper
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 73
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Placer Dome Ltd
- **Operator:** Cortez Gold Mines - (J V)
- **Mine:** [2600827](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600827)
## Narrative

EE SLIPPED ON A WORK DOCK 1HIL CARRYING A CASING SUB. SUB THEN LANDED ON HIS ANKLE, INJURING A LIGAMENT. ORIGINALLY THOUGHT TO BE A FRACTURE, XRAY SHOWED NO FRACTURE.

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