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MACHINERY

220002690137 · 09/19/2000 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
WATER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
8
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2601942

Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THE TIP OF STEAM CLEANER WAND WITH HIS RIGHT HAND WHEN HE ACCIDENTLY PULLED THE TRIGGER WITH HIS LEFT HAND AND CAUSED WATER TO ENTER INTO HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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