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POWERED HAULAGE

220002060102 · 07/06/2000 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Stoper miner
Activity
Mucking machine
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

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

Narrative

WHILE MUCKING FROM A MUCKBAY THE OPERATOR RAN OVER A PIECE OF SHANKED STEEL. THE TIRE THREW THE STEEL INTO THE OPERATOR'S COMPARTMENT STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE'S KNEE. EMPLOYEE WAS PLACED ON REST RICTED DUTY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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