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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220161540007 · 05/26/2016 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
MINE JEEP,KERSEY,JITNEY
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
4
Mine experience
3.98 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602689

Narrative

Employee had been mounting/dismounting a tractor throughout the shift. Towards the end of the shift, the employee reported pain in the left knee. The employee sought medical treatment and was unable to make the next scheduled shift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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