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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220062500020 · 08/24/2006 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
201
Mine experience
6.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602374

Narrative

Employee was getting off of a piece of equipment and simply twisted his left knee and felt it pop. The incident occurred on 8/24/06 but he did not seek medical attention until 8/29/06. At this time he was diagnosed with a tendon strain and was placed on light duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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