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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220030900106 · 03/25/2003 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
Escaping a hazard
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
—
Mine experience
10.73 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2601942

Narrative

THE EE WAS USING A 4-WHLR TO PULL DRIP TUBE DOWN THE FACE OF LEACH PAD. WHILE CROSSING A SUPPLY LINE TO ACCESS THE SLP AREA, THE 4 WHLR HIGH CENTERED ON THE PIPE AND TURNED AT AN ANGLE AND BEG AN TO ROLL. THE EE JUMPED FROM THE 4 WHLR, TWISTING HIS ANKLE. HE WAS TREATED AND PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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