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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220130450006 · 01/31/2013 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602689

Narrative

Employee was placing a rock bolt in the carousel of the bolter when he apparently dislodged a rock sitting on the carousel. The rock fell and struck him on the hard hat causing a neck strain. At this time he was issued a full duty release. On February 4th he returned to the Dr. and was issued a restricted duty release. He was on restricted duty for four (4) shifts.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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