At the start of shift the Lead driller was standing next to Target directional drill in underground drill station when he became lightheaded, dizzy and fell striking the back of his head on the concrete floor. Laceration to the back of head required sutures to close. Gas readings were zero for CH4, CO, and H2S with O2 at 20.8% at surface main fans and underground drill station.
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New Era Petroleum, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface
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