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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220073030012 · 10/12/2007 · Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Driller, Highwall helper, Highwall drill helper
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Anglogold Ltd; Golden Cycle Gold Corp
Operator
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp
Mine
0503695

Narrative

Employee was getting ready to add drill steel when the steel fell out of the drill rack and struck him on the head. Diagnosed with neck and back strain. Placed on light duty for 7 days.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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