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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220032720081 · 09/23/2003 · Newmont Midas Operations

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Underground equipment, NEC
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.61 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont Midas Operations
Mine
2602314

Narrative

THE MINER DROPPED THE DRILL AND LEG, AS HE PICKED UP THE DRILL HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL INTO THE MACHINE. THE CONTACT OF HIS HEAD WITH THE MACHINE RAISED 2 KNOTS OR CONTUSIONS AND A .5 INCH LONG BREAK IN THE SKIN. THE CUT ON HIS FOREHEAD REQUIRED 2 STITCHES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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