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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220062910015 · 09/10/2006 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
WOOD ITEMS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
125
Mine experience
16 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee tripped over floor drain causing him to lose balance, he fell froward striking his shoulder on a bench. Initial diagnosis shoulder strain/contusion with full duty release. Re-evaluation showed a rotator cuff tear requiring surgery to repair. Surgery performed on 10/10/06.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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