# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220033040052` · 10/22/2003 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Drill helper
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 79
- **Mine experience:** 0.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2601089](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601089)
## Narrative

DRILLER STEPPED OFF 16 INCH STEP ON DRILL RIG PLATFORM AND TWISTED LEFT ANKLE. DRILLER WORKED THE REMAINDER OF THE SHIFT. ANKLE WAS SWOLLEN AND SORE SO WE DECIDED TO GET IT X-RAYED AS A PRECAU TIONARY MEASURE. X-RAYS REVEALED A FRACTURE.

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