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Mine accident

220033440033 · 11/24/2003 · Echo Bay Exploration Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
Accident type
No Value Found
Occupation
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
106
Mine experience
15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Kinross Gold Corp
Operator
Echo Bay Exploration Inc.
Mine
4503336

Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE GOT OUT OF HIS WATER TRUCK TO LOAD WATER AT THE MINE FOR TRANSPORT TO THE TAILINGS POND. HE SLIPPED ON ICE COVERED BY FRESH SNOW. AS HE FELL, HIS RIGHT ARM GOT CAUGHT ON THE FUEL TANK POSSIBLY TEARING SOME ARM MUSCLES AND ROTOR CUFF IN HIS SHOULDER. AN MRI IS SCHEDULED FOR FINAL DIAGNOSIS. HE HAS NOT YET RETURNED TO WORK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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