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MACHINERY

220022320030 · 08/05/2002 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
3
Mine experience
16.3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2600500

Narrative

EE WAS WELDING ON A PLATFORM ALL DAY, WELDING INCLUDED STANDING AND KNEELING. AT 3:00 PM HE EXPERIENCE SOME DISCOMFORT IN RIGHT KNEE. ON 8-6-02 HE SOUGHT MEDICAL TREATMENT BECAUSE HIS KNEE HAD SWOLLEN UP. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BURSITIS IN HIS RIGHT KNEE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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