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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220151540008 · 05/30/2015 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Handling explosives
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.54 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was in the process of loading a face round when some material came off the face and struck the employee on the back of the head and shoulders. The employee was evaluated at a medical facility. Due to bruises and abrasions, the employee was released on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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