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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220152860088 · 10/06/2015 · French Gulch (Nevada) Mining Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Handling coal, Rock, Ore
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
6
Mine experience
2.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Matt Allain
Operator
French Gulch (Nevada) Mining Corp
Mine
0403425

Narrative

Small rock came out of the back, striking the miner in the back. Miner did finish the shift, but sought medical attention the next day because of pain when the spot was touched. No pain otherwise. Skin not broken. No visible bruise. Clinic doctor limited the miner's mobility, pending an MRI to determine if undetected damage has occurred to the spine.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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