# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220033630107` · 12/18/2003 · Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Stoper miner
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.01 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Placer Dome Ltd
- **Operator:** Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.
- **Mine:** [2602286](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602286)
## Narrative

EE WAS HELPING A MINER LIFT UP A PLUGGER AFTER THE MINER HAD FINISHED DRILLING A 4 FOOT HOLE. THE EE HAD HIS RIGHT FOOT ON A 2X4 SUPPORT THAT WAS LAYING ON THE 2 INCH SIDE. WHILE PULLING THE PLUGGER OUT OF THE HOLE THE EE'S FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE 2X4. THE EE STATED THAT HE FELT A POP IN HIS RIGHT KNEE.

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