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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220022800056 · 09/27/2002 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
BLDG,STRUCT,BOAT,RAFT,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
—
Mine experience
9.84 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS SENT TO THE TAILINGS DAM TO WORK ON A RUPTURED RADIATOR ON THE AIR BOAT. WHEN THE RADIATOR RUPTURED, THERE WAS ANTI-FREEZE AND WATER SPILLED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BOAT. HE SLIPPED WHEN GETTING IN THE BOAT, TWISTING HIS ANKLE. INJURY RESULTED IN A FRACTURE OF A NON-WEIGHT BEARING BONE ON HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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