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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220122500006 · 08/15/2012 · Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
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
71
Mine experience
0.9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.
Mine
2602286

Narrative

Miner was getting off haul truck, put weight on left leg and felt/heard a pop. Miner thought it was ok so she got in haul truck and tried to apply brake but was unable to. Miner just returned to work from personal injury to same leg. Workman's Comp was pending due to previous injury and has stated to report it as Restricted Duty Injury due to Strain/Sprain of left knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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