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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220172860004 · 10/10/2017 · Northern Star (Pogo) LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling explosives
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
DISLOCATION
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Ltd
Operator
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
Mine
5001642

Narrative

The employee was working at the face of the 857 East loading a round. When EE turned to retrieve supplies, EE's foot was caught in some mud and EE's knee ""twisted"" and popped causing the employee fell to the ground. EE was taken to the local ER, treated for an apparent patellar dislocation, given a splint, released w/out restrictions and is to follow up with personal physician.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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