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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
220050670051 · 06/13/2004 · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type Struck by falling object
Occupation Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity Getting on or off equipment
Injury source CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part NECK
Days lost 0
Mine experience — years
Operator
Controller (parent) Queenstake Resources Ltd
Operator Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
Mine 2602299
Narrative EE STATES THAT APPARENTLY A ROCK FELL OUT OF THE BACK AND ROLLED DOWN THE BOOM OF HIS BOLTER AND WENT THROUGH THE WINDOW INTO THE CAB. (HE WAS CLIMBING UP INTO THE CAB OF THE BOLTER.)
Source
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