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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220013020171 · 10/25/2001 · Cordero Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Drill helper
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
Mine experience
3.8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
RTZ-CRA Group
Operator
Cordero Mining LLC
Mine
4800992

Narrative

EE WAS POSITIONING A METAL CABLE CHOCKER TO FREEA DOZER THAT WAS STUCK. THERE WAS A SHARP BURR OR WIRES STICKING OUT FROM THE CABLE WHICH PENETRATED HIS OVERALLS CAUSING THE LACERATION. HE REC EIVED 3 SUTURES TO CLOSE THE WOUND AND RELEASED TO RETURN TO WORK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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