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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220121220003 · 04/25/2012 · Rodeo Creek Gold

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Great Basin Gold
Operator
Rodeo Creek Gold
Mine
2602535

Narrative

Injured employee and helper were bolting the ribs in the Alimak raise when a rock fell out of the rib, hitting him on the left hand. His hand was on the jackleg which contributed to the severity of the injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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