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MACHINERY

220021360030 · 05/12/2002 · Northern Star (Pogo) LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
283
Mine experience
2.36 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Teck Corp
Operator
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
Mine
5001642

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LOOSEN DRILL RODS AS DRILL WAS IN ROTATION. A 36"" PIPE WRENCH LOST HOLD AND ROTATED, STRIKING HIM IN THE SHOULDER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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