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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220111390006 · 05/10/2011 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Rubbed or abraded
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Crawling, Kneeling
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
21
Mine experience
22.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602678

Narrative

Employee reported a swollen right knee near the end of his shift on 5/10/2011. He had been performing electrical work and had to work on his knees (with knee pads) for periods of time. He was diagnosed with bursitis.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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