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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220010860013 · 03/17/2001 · Round Mountain Gold Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
—
Mine experience
14 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Echo Bay Mines Ltd
Operator
Round Mountain Gold Corporation
Mine
2600594

Narrative

EE WAS INSTALLING A NEW LOCK RINGF ON A TRUCK TIRE. HE USED A C CLAMP TO HOLD THE TOP OF THE RING AS HE WAS WORKING WITH THE BOTTOM OF THE RING. WHEN THE RING WENT INTO PLACE, THE C CLAMP ACC IDENTALLY FELL OFF AND STRUCK THE EE'S FINGER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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