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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220071280012 · 05/01/2007 · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
135
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Queenstake Resources Ltd
Operator
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
Mine
2602299

Narrative

Employee was working on Sissor Deck lift ajusting the Vent bag and turning on the air and water, when either he was knocked off or fell off of the sissor deck approximately 10-15 feet and landed on his head. He was not wearing fall protection.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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