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MACHINERY

220001680038 · 06/08/2000 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Shopman repair cars, Mechanic
Activity
Mill equipment
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
—
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2600500

Narrative

WHILE OPERATING A METAL LATHE A PIECE OF STEEL PEELED OFF OF THE PART HE WAS MACHINING. HE PUT UP HIS LEFT ARM TO DEFLECT THE OIECE AND IT STRUCK HIM ON THE FOREARM LACERATING IT. LACERATION REQUIRED 13 SUTURES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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