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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220111950035 · 06/19/2011 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
49
Mine experience
1.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
Mine
2602246

Narrative

IW stepped off bolter, planted left foot and turned. Left knee popped and knee gave out, causing IW to fall to ground. Seen at ER, released to restricted duty. Previous non work-related knee problems investigated, MRI revealed new ACL full tear, claim accepted by workers' comp on 07/12/11. Surgery scheduled.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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