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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220071000029 · 08/31/2006 · Empire State Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Raise miner
Activity
Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ontzinc
Operator
Empire State Mines LLC
Mine
3001185

Narrative

Miner was in the 3500 Alimak Raise, drilling under supported ground when a piece of rock, approx 8"" x 8"" x 3"" fell off the back pinching the miners hand between the handle of the stoper and the rock. This injury resulted in a laceration of the left hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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