# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220033140078` · 11/01/2003 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2601089](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601089)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO ROTATE A WHEEL MOTOR TO BURN OUT A BROKEN STUD. THE PRY BAR SLIPPED AND THE EMPLOYEE FELL. HE REPORTED THE ACCIDENT TO HIS SUPERVISOR, BUT THOUGHT HE HAD ON LY SPRAINED THE ANKLE. WHEN THE ANKLE CONTINUED TO BE PAINFUL, HE SOUGHT EVALUATION FROM A DR ON 11-3-03. X-RAY SHOWED FRACTURE TO FIBULA. HE WAS SENT TO AN ORTHOPEDIST, PLACED IN WALKING BOO

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