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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220052800027 · 05/26/2005 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Mechanic helper
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602481

Narrative

Crew were pulling 5' tube. Employee grabbed the tube with left hand and released the overshot with right hand. When overshot release employee lost balance. Regained balance and pulled teh tube out of drill string. Later complained of pain in lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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