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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220003290059 · 11/11/2000 · Wharf Resources (USA) Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Coal sampler
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
20
Mine experience
3.07 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Goldcorp Inc
Operator
Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
Mine
3901282

Narrative

WHILE PRESSING A BEARING INTO THE BOOM ON A CAT 992 LOADER, THE TOOL BROKE. THIS RESULTED IN THE HYDRAULIC HOSES HITTING EE CAUSING LOSS OF BALANCE AND HE FELL ABOUT 9.5 FT. HE HAS A BROKEN WR IST ON THE LEFT ARM AND PULLED MUSCLES IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER. HE ALSO HAS A CUT ON THE FOREHEAD WHICH TOOK SEVERAL STITCHES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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