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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220133580013 · 12/21/2013 · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Veris Gold Corp.
Operator
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
Mine
2601621

Narrative

Miner was assisting another miner carry a piece of pipe up an inclined roadway. Recent snow had fallen on the road covering previous snow and icy conditions. Miner slipped and fell on his left side. Miner complained of pain to his left leg and ankle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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