# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220112550039` · 09/07/2011 · Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Drill helper
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.
- **Mine:** [2602286](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602286)
## Narrative

Helper was adding a 5' quill rod on a -67 degree. He had the rod lifted up to add it to the string and the rod slipped and was going to fall. He lost his grip and while trying to keep the rod from falling he stumbled around and strained his back.

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