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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220242640001 · 08/26/2024 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
101
Mine experience
0.94 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2602246

Narrative

Ee reports getting into the cab of equipment, startled by loud noise, fell into EE's chair. Ee reports unsure how, but EE's knee popped out. EE was diagnosed with a non-occupational condition that contributes to dislocations etc. Following medical investigation, on 9/18/24 cumulative trauma accepted by workers' comp, strained knee, prompting this report.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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