# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `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:** Queenstake Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
- **Mine:** [2601621](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*