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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220051530022 · 04/28/2005 · Wharf Resources (USA) Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to lower level, NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling explosives
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Goldcorp Inc
Operator
Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
Mine
3901282

Narrative

Employee was priming blastholes on a blast pattern that had received 3 to 4 inches of fresh snow the night before. After priming a blasthole, the ee stepped back to kick some drill cuttings away to bury the down line. When he stepped back he fell into a blasthole that had been re-drilled. He experienced pain in right knee but did not know it was a serious injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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