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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220082390018 · 05/11/2008 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
STORAGE TANKS AND BINS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
20
Mine experience
2.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602512

Narrative

While sliding a bolt bin into place, employee felt a pop in his knee. He sought medical attention and was released full duty, however he return to the doctor and had surgery to repair cartilage on 7/29/08. We became aware of him being off due to this injury on 8/20/08. He is currently off work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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