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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220050480007 · 01/30/2005 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2600500

Narrative

The employee was removing scale in a tank. A piece of scale fell from the wall of the tank causing the employee to lose his balance and fall back. He grabbed the agitator to catch his balance, injuring his right wrist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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