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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220260560004 · 02/23/2026 · Western Mesquite Mines, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Equinox Gold
Operator
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc.
Mine
0404614

Narrative

Around 1230 am employee said that EE was grabbing the fuel hose at Vista Fuel Island, tripped over the sign, and fell to the ground. While falling to the ground, the employee heard a pop in EE's knee. EE didn't report it right away because EE felt fine. A couple of minutes later, EE felt a sharp pain. The employee was assessed by a MERT member and then taken to the ER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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