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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220031540044 · 05/21/2003 · Montana Tunnels Mining Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
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
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
—
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Apollo Gold Corporation
Operator
Montana Tunnels Mining Inc
Mine
2401769

Narrative

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO OPEN A SMALL CABINET THAT WAS MOUNTED ON THE DECK OF A FLATBED SERVICE TRUCK. THE LATCH WAS JAMMED SO HE BENT DOWN TO GET A CLOSER LOOK AND JERKED ON THE DOOR. THE 12"" X 24"" DOOR WHICH IS HINGED AT THE BOTTOM OPENED AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LIP AND SLIGHTLY CHIPPED A FRONT TOOTH.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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