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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220033630107 · 12/18/2003 · Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Stoper miner
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
Mine experience
0.01 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Placer Dome Ltd
Operator
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.
Mine
2602286

Narrative

EE WAS HELPING A MINER LIFT UP A PLUGGER AFTER THE MINER HAD FINISHED DRILLING A 4 FOOT HOLE. THE EE HAD HIS RIGHT FOOT ON A 2X4 SUPPORT THAT WAS LAYING ON THE 2 INCH SIDE. WHILE PULLING THE PLUGGER OUT OF THE HOLE THE EE'S FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE 2X4. THE EE STATED THAT HE FELT A POP IN HIS RIGHT KNEE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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