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MACHINERY

220012050041 · 07/19/2001 · Newmont USA Limited

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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
WATER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
4.34 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLEAR A PLUGGED PIPE WITH A HIGH PRESSURE WASHER. AS HE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE HOSE, IT SLID BACKWARDS OUT OF THE PIPE AND ACROSS HIS HAND.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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