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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220032300121 · 08/04/2003 · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
1
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Queenstake Resources Ltd
Operator
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
Mine
2602299

Narrative

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLIMB UP ONTO A UNDERGROUNDTRUCK WHICH WAS ON GUIDE, HE WAS UNABLE TO PUT HIS FOOT IN THE TOE HOLE SO HE PUT HIS KNEE IN AND PULLING HIMSELF UP WHICH CAUSED PAIN TO HIS RIGHT SHIN.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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