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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220222030015 · 07/15/2022 · Northern Star (Pogo) LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Drill operator
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
68
Mine experience
1.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Northern Star Resources Ltd
Operator
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
Mine
5001642

Narrative

Drill crew stopped to dispose of waste scrap metal at the bin located near the water treatement plant, while exiting the truck from the passenger seat, the driller stepped out onto a large rock. Rolling ankle and losing balance, caused IP to fall to the ground. Drill crew contacted supervisor on radio and IP was taken to the site medic for evaluation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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