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EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS

220113220018 · 11/08/2011 · Nyrstar Tennessee Mines - Gordonsville, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Nyrstar NV
Operator
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines - Gordonsville, LLC
Mine
4000864

Narrative

Miner's hand was hit by fly rock when an unplanned blast occurred. The incident did not impede passage or impair ventilation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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