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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220072490031 · 08/23/2007 · Wharf Resources (USA) Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
5
Mine experience
12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Goldcorp Inc
Operator
Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
Mine
3901282

Narrative

Employee was helping to lift up a hood on a straight truck when he planted his right foot on uneven ground causing his knee to pop and cave in. An MRI revealed a torn ACL and the employee was advised on 09/05/2007 that surgery was required to repair the ACL. A date for the surgery has not yet been scheduled.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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