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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220101040018 · 04/07/2010 · Rodeo Creek Gold

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Great Basin Gold
Operator
Rodeo Creek Gold
Mine
2602535

Narrative

Welder & operator were moving steel plate to a rack. The welder was guiding a sheet into the rack while being lowered by the forklift. The steel made a movement. The welder moved to stay clear and slipped in the mud and strained his left knee. He was examined by site first responders and taken to the local doctor as a precautionary measure. He returned to work on light duty

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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