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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220140870010 · 03/23/2014 · Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
39
Mine experience
21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Anglogold Ltd; Golden Cycle Gold Corp
Operator
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp
Mine
0503695

Narrative

Leaving his shift for the day, employee stepped down form the steps onto solid ground and felt his knee give or twist. He went home thinking he had strained the knee. His knee began to hurt and swell. He came in the next day and reported to his supervisor and was referred to our health care provider. No rocks or other material was found on the solid surface

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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