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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220141330015 · 05/06/2014 · Barrick Cortez Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
78
Mine experience
2.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Barrick Cortez Inc.
Mine
2600827

Narrative

Ee was working on the blast pattern and she slipped on wet ground. She caught herself and didn't fall, but felt immediate pain in her right knee. She was able to return to her truck, but unable to bear weight after that. Seen at clinic and put off work pending an appointment with an orthopedist. Diagnosed with a torn hamstring and given physical therapy.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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