# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220071130002` · 04/09/2007 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Blow gun, Airlance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 64
- **Mine experience:** 1.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2601089](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601089)
## Narrative

While air arcing flange, it shifted approx. 12"" and employee stepped backwards. At that time his foot went off the scaffolding and under the midrail. The employee then topped over the midrail and fell to the floor 8' down. Employee broke his left femur.

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