# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220032410011` · 08/17/2003 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 35
- **Mine experience:** 2.01 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2601089](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601089)
## Narrative

TEH EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN THE STEPS OF A 3 FOOT STEP LADDER. HE WAS WEARING A SAFETY HARNESS AND HIS FOOT BECAME CAUGHT IN THE LANYARD LOOP WHEN HE WAS ON THE BOTTOM STEP. THIS CAUSED HIM TO L OSE HIS BALANCE AND HE FELL TO THE SHOP FLOOR. HE SUSTAINED AN INJURY TO HIS LEFT FOOT AND HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE ER FOR TREATMENT. HE WAS TAKEN TO SURGERY TO REPAIR THREE FRACTURES OF THE

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