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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220150090016 · 04/13/2014 · Nome Gold Alaska Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Nome Gold Company
Operator
Nome Gold Alaska Corporation
Mine
5001031

Narrative

EE was descending fixed ladder on lube truck when he slipped & fell to ground injuring Lt knee. EE stated knee was sore but didn't think it'd require med. attn. In Nov '14 EE went to dr as knee was still bothering him. Dr found small tear in meniscus, suggested surgery, scheduled for X-mas brk. Dr originally thought no restrictions needed but now suggests restr. duty till 2/14/15.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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