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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220163120034 · 10/20/2016 · Haile Gold Mine Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
OceanaGold Corporation
Operator
Haile Gold Mine Inc
Mine
3800600

Narrative

While unloading delivery truck, employee pulled on a pallet strap to reposition it. The strap broke, causing the employee to stumble backwards, falling off the rear of the van to the ground below. Employee returned to work but later complained of back pain. EE was examined by a physician on 11/3/16 and placed on restricted duty due to back pain and sprained ligament in back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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