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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
220112280014 · 08/07/2011 · Newmont USA Limited
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type Struck by falling object
Occupation Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity Handling supplies or material
Injury source CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part NECK
Days lost 9
Mine experience 11.38 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Newmont Corporation
Operator Newmont USA Limited
Mine 2602661
Narrative Employee was standing at the face of a drift when a rock fell from the edge of the wire about the size of a softball striking him on top of the hard hat. It resulted in some muscle/ nerve inflammation.
Source
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