# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220050350010` · 01/09/2005 · 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:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2602246](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602246)
## Narrative

Employee was carrying bolter, right foot slipped on loose rocks & he fell to the ground, landing on left knee. Reported incident to supervisor. Knee continued to swell, he requested a physician's eval. Saw Dr. Lao on 1/17; MRI requested to determine any soft tissue damage to knee. Released to full duty. 1/31 MRI results indicated meniscus tear. Surgery on 2/03. Reportable on 1/31.

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