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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220052220008 · 07/30/2005 · Western Mesquite Mines, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Outside foreman, Leadman
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
20 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Western Goldfields Incorporated
Operator
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc.
Mine
0404614

Narrative

During a power outage the employee was walking back to the plant office after checking on the emergency lights at the lab. While walking, he stepped on a small rock and turned his ankle, resulting in a mild sprain. It was very dark due to the power outage and they employee did not have a flashlight.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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