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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220120600050 · 10/06/2011 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
8
Mine experience
21.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2600062

Narrative

While working on a rubber tire dozer I stepped from the top of the transmission platform to the left side deck. When the employee placed his right foot down he twisted his knee & fell down on the deck. The employee continue to work and did not want to seek medical attention. 2 week later DR appt employee was given a full duty release, after several visits & MRI need surgery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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