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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220080780006 · 03/03/2008 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
3
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602314

Narrative

Employee twisted his ankle, when he stepped on a rock, while opening the door to his truck. He sought medical attention and was released for work, but he continued to have trouble with the ankle, so he went back and was taken off work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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