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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220121030017 · 04/10/2012 · Northern Star (Pogo) LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling explosives
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
199
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Ltd
Operator
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
Mine
5001642

Narrative

While working at the face, loading a round, a rock (approximately 32"" X 14"" X 16"") fell out of face from approximately 10 feet in height striking miner on the back of the hardhat then on to his hip.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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