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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220123410028 · 12/03/2012 · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Escaping a hazard
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Veris Gold Corp.
Operator
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
Mine
2602299

Narrative

Miner resupplying heading, was carrying bundle of bolts on his shoulder. He observed that a nose pillar was collapsing, turned to run while throwing the bundle of bolts away. Miner sustained a strain to muscle in upper torso.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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