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MACHINERY

220030590042 · 02/19/2003 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
103
Mine experience
13.01 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2600500

Narrative

WHILE TURNING ON A HIGH PRESSURE WATER CANNON THE CANNON BECAME DISLODGED FROM THE STAND PIPE STRIKING EE ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER & NECK. THE INJURY RESULTED IN ONE DAY LOST TIME AND IS CURREN TLY ON LIGHT DUTY. XRAY WERE NEGATIVE FRACTURES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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