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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220010290023 · 01/16/2001 · Zca Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling explosives
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.82 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horsehead Industries Inc
Operator
Zca Mines Inc
Mine
3001185

Narrative

INJURED WAS LOADING A DEVELOPEMENT ROUND PRIOR TO BLASTING. A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE FACE AND STRUCK HIM ON THE BACK OF HIS LEFT HAND. HE RECEIVED A CUT THAT REQUIRED NINE STITCHES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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