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MACHINERY

220011940030 · 07/02/2001 · Anglogold (Jerritt Canyon) Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Anglogold Ltd & Meridian Gold Company
Operator
Anglogold (Jerritt Canyon) Corp
Mine
2602211

Narrative

EE WAS HANDLING AN IMPACT AIR WRENCH, A IMPROPER RINGER PIN WAS USED TO HOLD ON THE IMPACT EXTENSION. THE PIN LACERATED EE'S LEFT HAND AS HE WAS PUTTING THE WRENCH ON THE FLOOR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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