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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220071760042 · 06/16/2007 · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Queenstake Resources Ltd
Operator
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
Mine
2601621

Narrative

EE was working on the stand for the ball mill, when a cloud of dust fell from above, striking EE on the head, resulting in a strain to his neck and left shoulder. EE was taken off work on 6/17/07 and returned to light duty on 6/18/07.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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