IE was cleaning out drill holes with air using a blowpipe and hose when EE felt a pain in EE's lower stomach area. IE sustained a hernia.
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Gold Road Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
May 6, 2020
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
MACHINERY
Gold Road Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
While operating a Jackleg drill, the drill steel shanked causing the drill to drop which pulling EE's left arm when it dropped. The employee was evaluated and release to EE's normal duties. EE later experience difficulties with EE's arm and will be scheduled for surgical repair to tendon tear on July 15, 2020 (notified the mine on 07/13/2020)
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