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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220022940016 · 10/07/2002 · Glamis Rand Mining Co

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
5
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Glamis Gold Ltd
Operator
Glamis Rand Mining Co
Mine
0404752

Narrative

CONTRACTOR WAS STANDING ON RIGHT FRONT TIRE OF LOADER WITH HIS KNEES AGAINST THE FENDER FOR SUPPORT IN PREPARATION OF RECEIVING A 75 LB HOIST CYLINDER PIN, WHICH WAS BEING HANDED TO HIM. HE SE T THE PIN ON THE FENDER, WHICH BROKE OFF CAUSING HIM TO LOST HIS BALANCE AND FALL 9' TO THE GROUND LANDING ON HIS HEAD, BACK AND SHOULDER. CUT FINGER (6 STITCHES) & STRAINED BACK MUSCLES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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