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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220061210052 · 04/18/2006 · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Queenstake Resources Ltd
Operator
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
Mine
2601621

Narrative

Employee was attempting to move a plate of steel, when he lost his footing on loose rock and fell to the ground with the plate landing on his left forearm causing the bone to fracture in two places. Employee did not work the second day of injury. He was placed on restricted duty. Project was complete on April 20, and employee was laid off.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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