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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220231660008 · 06/13/2023 · Wharf Resources (USA) Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation
Drill operator
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
164
Mine experience
9.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Coeur Mining, Inc.
Operator
Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
Mine
3901282

Narrative

Employee was dismounting dozer in the wash bay. The foot on the dozer arm slipped and they fell backwards getting right leg hung up between the track frame and the dozer arm for a short time. After leg came free, employee fell to the ground. X-ray revealed a fracture at the end of the femur bone where the ligament attaches above the right knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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