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MACHINERY

220000870025 · 02/26/2000 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
Mine experience
4.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602255

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING WITH A SINGLE BOOM DRILL. HE TURNED THE DRILL OFF AND WALKED TO THE FACE BUT THE DRILL DID NOT COMPLETELY STOP ROTATING. HIS PANTS GOT WRAPPED IN THE ROTATING STEEL CAUSI NG A BRUISE ON HIS KNEE. THE INJURY BECAMEE SWOLLEN ADN THE EMPLOYEE WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY ON 3/13/00.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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