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MACHINERY

220020420071 · 02/02/2002 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
352
Mine experience
10.63 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602159

Narrative

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE AN 0-RING FROM A 785HAUL TRUCK TIRE & WHEEL ASSEMBLY. THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY WAS STILL SEATED TO THE TIRE BEAD ON THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE TIRE. WHEN THE WEEL BROKE LOOSE FROM THE BEAD IT FELL CATCHING EE'S FINGERS BETWEEN WHEEL & BEAD RING ON TOP SIDE OF WHEEL CAUSING TIPS OF FINGERS TO BE AMPUTATED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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