# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220001360009` · 05/02/2000 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 88
- **Mine experience:** 2.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2601089](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2601089)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS ASSISTING IN LOADING BARRELS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE. THERE WAS A MAT THAT EXTENDED APPROX 3"" BEYOND THE BED OF THE TRUCK. THE EE STEPPED TO THE BACK OF THE TRUCK ONTO THE MAT AND FELL A BOUT 4.5 FEET. SHE FELL ON HER LEFT SIDE TWISTING HER KNEE AND JAMMING HER LEFT WRIST. SHE WAS TAKEN TO THE ER FOR TREATMENT AND EVALUATION.

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