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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220001330033 · 05/08/2000 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Drill helper
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
7.05 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602159

Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO SIT DOWN IN THE CAB OF THE DRILL. THE SEAT SHEARED OFF FROM THE SWIVEL STATION, THROWING THE EMPLOYEE INTO THE CAB DASH BOARD. THIS RESULTED IN MUSCLE STRAIN A ND LIGHT DUTY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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