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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220020360072 · 12/12/2001 · Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Handling explosives
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.84 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc
Mine
0900047

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING HEADING W/EXPLOSIVES. AS HE PLACED CHARGE/CAP INTO DRILL HOLE, HE DISLODGED ROCK FROM THE FACE OF HEADING. ROCK STRUCK RT. LEG BETWEEN KNEE/ANKLE RESULTING IN 12 SUTURE LA CERATION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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