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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220042920046 · 08/27/2004 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
LADDERS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
6
Mine experience
2.85 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE DESCENDING LADDER FELT KNEE POP. EMPLOYEE DID NOT WISH TO SEEK MEDICAL CASE AT TIME OF ACCIDENT BUT DUE TO CONTINUED DISCOMFORT WAS SEEN, TREATED AND RELEASED WITH RESTRICTIONS MAKING THE INJURY REPORTABLE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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