October 2, 2022
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object
The blaster was in the process of tying in a 3 tall pod bench when a rock came out between 4 rib bolts roughly 8 to 9 off the ground sliding down and made contact with the back of employees heel. Employee received stitches to the bottom of the foot and had a dislocated toe.