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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220091900014 · 07/06/2009 · Unimin Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
9.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Unimin Corporation
Mine
3100375

Narrative

Employee stepped beyond berm to edge of bench in mine. Edge broke away and he fell 18ft with falling material. A rock struck his right shoulder. He walked to his truck, drove to mine shop and was taken to Dr office for exam. Xrays were negative. Ice and light exercises were recommended. Followup appt. 7/9/09.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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