Dynatec Mining Corporation · Struck by falling object
This employee was struck on the head and shoulders by a falling rock as he attempted to change a drill bit.
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Dynatec Mining Corporation · Struck by falling object
This employee and another were scaling loose rocks from a manlift basket. He and his partner identified a loose rock. When they began to scale the rock, it loosened over them. As the employee attempted to move the manlift out from under the rock, the rock fell, striking both men.
Dynatec Mining Corporation · Struck by falling object
This employee and another were scaling loose rocks from a manlift basket. He and his partner identified a loose rock. When they began to scale the rock, it loosened over them. As the employee attempted to move the manlift out from under the rock, the rock fell, striking both men.
Dynatec Mining Corp · Struck by falling object
EE WAS GUARDING A BLAST WHEN A 2" X 3" ROCK FELL FROM THE BOLTED AND MATTED BACK, STRIKING HIM THE RIGHT WRIST.
September 22, 2000
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dynatec Mining Corp · Struck by falling object
MINER WAS SCALING WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM BEHIND A MAT, BOUNCED OFF THE SCALING BAR AND HIT HIS LEFT ARM.
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