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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220042750021 · 08/06/2004 · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.

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
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Queenstake Resources Ltd
Operator
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
Mine
2602211

Narrative

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF OF A LADDER AND HEARD HIS KNEE POP. HE DID NOT SEE A DOCTOR UNTIL 8/16/04. HE WAS RELEASED TO FULL DUTY UNTIL 9/23/04 FOR SURGERY AND WAS PLACED ON LIGHT DUTY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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