An employee was loading a face with explosives when a rock fell from the face and caused a laceration to the employee's leg. The employee received 7 stitches to the leg laceration at the Hospital.
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Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck by falling object
May 20, 2025
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
shaftcrew, shaft repair, skip tender, station tender
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck by falling object
A rock fell down the shaft and struck the employee working in the shaft on the back of the neck. A contusion was incurred to the impact site at the back of the neck.
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