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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220093170022 · 11/04/2009 · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
STEPS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
4
Mine experience
3.29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Veris Gold Corp.
Operator
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
Mine
2601621

Narrative

Employee was working on discharge cone valve, stepped down from launder and twisted his left knee. Torn ACL and Median Miniscus. Employee is currently on light duty with surgery scheduled for 12/02/2009.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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