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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220062910027 · 10/04/2006 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.37 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2600550

Narrative

Worker was walking alongside the backfill area for the overflow channel, when he stepped on a soft spot losing his balance and twisting his right ankle. The worker reported the injury to the Project Supt on 10/4/06 and chose to seek treatment the same day. The physician diagnosed a 2nd degree sprain, w/o restrictions. A 2nd opinion on 10/6/06 resulted in restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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