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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
220080870013 · 03/20/2008 · Cortez Gold Mines - (J V)
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type Fall to lower level, NEC
Occupation Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity Handling explosives
Injury source GROUND
Nature of injury CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
Body part BRAIN
Days lost 322
Mine experience 12.08 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Placer Dome Ltd
Operator Cortez Gold Mines - (J V)
Mine 2600827
Narrative Employee was assisting loading blast holes when he fell backwards into a 4 foot deep hole. He remained working for about one hour, and then collapsed. He was diagnosed with a massive concussion.
Source
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