# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220001780079` · 06/03/2000 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Truck driver
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 21
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2601089](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2601089)
## Narrative

EE WAS VACUUMING WATER FROM SUMP AT THE EAST UPPER LEVEL OF THE OPEN PIT SITE. SUMP IN LINED WITH A PLASTIC LINE, LINER ALSO COVERS BURM AREA. WHILE REPOSITIONING THE 4 INCH WATER SUCTION HOSE , EE SLIPPED ON PLASTIC LINER TWISTING LOWER BACK.

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