# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220032970053` · 10/14/2003 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 9.8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2601089](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601089)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING IN THE SERVICE TRUCK, GOING TO HIS BLADE TO TAKE IT TO THE SHOP. AS HE STEPPED OUT OF THE TRUCK HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON THE STEP AND HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL TO THE GRO UND. HE TWISTED HIS KNEE AS HE FELL. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE ER FOR EVALUATION AND TREATMENT AND PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

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