Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Struck by falling object
Was barring down on one rock and another one came down and landed on his left foot. (Instep)
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Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Struck by falling object
The injured miner was struck by falling rock while he was bolting and screening in a heading. The loose rock came through /around previously screened and scaled ground. The previous screen had collected some loose rock and appears to have given way.
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Struck by falling object
EE STATES THAT APPARENTLY A ROCK FELL OUT OF THE BACK AND ROLLED DOWN THE BOOM OF HIS BOLTER AND WENT THROUGH THE WINDOW INTO THE CAB. (HE WAS CLIMBING UP INTO THE CAB OF THE BOLTER.)
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