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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220082750035 · 09/25/2008 · 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
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2601942

Narrative

The injured employee had pulled the electro-winning sump pump and cleaned the sump. When finished, he walked in front of the sump, as he did so, his right foot slipped causing him to fall backwards. He fell to the floor and in doing so, twisted his left knww. He was taken to to the doctor for further examination and was placed on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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