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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220143520014 · 12/15/2014 · Veris Gold USA Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
12
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Veris Gold Corp.
Operator
Veris Gold USA Inc.
Mine
2602742

Narrative

EE and partner were capping off the water intake from Saval 3 to blow water out of the line to prevent freezing. They had climbed the ramp and were coming down when EE lost his footing and slipped. When EE was falling he heard a popping noise in his left ankle and felt pain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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