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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220112500033 · 08/31/2011 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
Mine
2601089

Narrative

Employee was walking through a cut in the berm when she stepped on a rock with her left foot. She lost her balance, catching herself wiht her right leg and heard and felt her right knee pop. She was seen at the ER and referred to an orthopedist. She was seen by the orthopedist, given a brace and put on sedentary duty until 09/06/2011.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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