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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220240940013 · 03/31/2024 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
50
Mine experience
18.71 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2601089

Narrative

Ee got off the grader and walked around the equipment to open the drain. EE reports falling forward onto both knees. The ground was wet and snowy. EE felt a pop in the right knee. Seen at ER, x-rays positive for fractured patella, released with restrictions. Ortho consult scheduled for 4/10.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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