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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220232570023 · 09/09/2023 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
47
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2602512

Narrative

Driller wanted to discuss with the blaster what kind of burn cut was drilled in the heading and what was needed to load the round. They examined the round on the face, and when they turned around to head back to the drill, material fell on them, striking them both from behind.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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