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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220221080013 · 04/16/2022 · Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Handling explosives
Injury source
PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
1
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Nyrstar NV
Operator
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC
Mine
4000170

Narrative

A rock detached from the rib, striking the ANFO rig and causing the basket to swing into contact with the rib. The employee was in the basket.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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