# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220050040002` · 01/02/2005 · Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to lower level, NEC
- **Occupation:** Draftsman, Surveyor/Transit work supervisor
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kinross Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [5001616](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001616)
## Narrative

Locating shot perimeter blast holes, which was covered with approx. 2 feet of snow, employee fell into a drilled hole that was not uncovered for loading, it was near another hole that was being loaded but not going to be used, employee broke through the snow and left leg went completley into hole up to hip. Employee noticed discomfort in my lower back and right knee.

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