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ENTRAPMENT

220171990025 · 07/11/2017 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
ENTRAPMENT
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
0503695

Narrative

A production drill was drilling over an unseen void when the drill fell partially into the void. As the extent of the void was unknown at the time the operator remained in the cab until exit could be assisted by mine rescue personnel.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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