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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220212440005 · 08/23/2021 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
31
Mine experience
1.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2601942

Narrative

EE was climbing a ladder to reach some steel balls in the sage mill hopper. On 3rd trip down the ladder, they stumbled over a rubber mat that was left on the ground at the bottom of the ladder. EE twisted right knee. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with a strain, subsequently put off work effective 8/27/21.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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