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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220041660120 · 06/04/2004 · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS ADJUSTING A CONE CRUSHER WHEN THE HEAD OF A RAM WAS BROKEN OFF AND IT FELL DOWN BETWEEN THE CONE AND GRATING. IT STRUCK A DRIVE BELT AND CAME BACK THROUGH THE HOLE AND STRUCK EE IN THE FOREHEAD.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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