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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220040200010 · 01/03/2004 · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
—
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Queenstake Resources Ltd
Operator
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
Mine
2601621

Narrative

EE WAS LIGHTLY TAPPING A PIN INTO A LARGER CHAIN LINK. APPARENTLY A PIECE OF METAL CAME OFF OF THE PIN ON HAMMER AND STRUCK HIM IN THE NOSE, VERY SMALL OBJECT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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