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EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS

220153420031 · 01/07/2015 · Klondex Gold & Silver Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
NECK
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.52 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Klondex Mines Ltd
Operator
Klondex Gold & Silver Mining Company
Mine
2602691

Narrative

Mechanic was on a loader when the mine had a blast and a small rock fell through the wire and hit him in the neck. He finish servicing, not thinking much about the cut and when he got to the shop he reported it and it was decided to take him to the Hospital to have it checked. Resulted in a few stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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