# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220030900106` · 03/25/2003 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Escaping a hazard
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 10.73 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2601942](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601942)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS USING A 4-WHLR TO PULL DRIP TUBE DOWN THE FACE OF LEACH PAD. WHILE CROSSING A SUPPLY LINE TO ACCESS THE SLP AREA, THE 4 WHLR HIGH CENTERED ON THE PIPE AND TURNED AT AN ANGLE AND BEG AN TO ROLL. THE EE JUMPED FROM THE 4 WHLR, TWISTING HIS ANKLE. HE WAS TREATED AND PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

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