# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220032930028` · 10/12/2003 · Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Driller, Highwall operator, Highwall drill operator
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 95
- **Mine experience:** 1.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kinross Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [5001616](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001616)
## Narrative

WHEN EE WENT TO CLIMB THE LADDER TO DRILL HE HIT THE STEP WITH HIS HEEL. AS HE PLACED WEIGHT ONTO THE STEP HIS FOOT SLIPPED THRU THE STEP AND HE FELL BACKWARDS, LANDING ON HIS REAR.

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