# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220001510057` · 05/03/2000 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** TRUNK,NEC
- **Days lost:** 24
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2601089](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2601089)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS ADJUSTING OUTRIGGERS ON SCAFFOLDING IN PREPERATION TO BEGIN REMOVING BRICK FROM THE WALLS OF A HIGH PRESSURE SPLASH TANK. ALTHOUGH FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT WAS ON SITE, THE EE IGNO RED COMPANY POLICY AND MODIFIED THE SCAFFOLD WITHOUT BEING TIED OFF. HE SLIPPED AND FELL 10 FEET, BRUISING AND SPRAINING HIS ENTIRE LEFT SIDE.

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