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MACHINERY

220042080114 · 06/25/2004 · Newmont Midas Operations

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
Injury source
SIDE OR RIB
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
80
Mine experience
4.62 years

Operator

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

Narrative

WHILE RIGGING OUT JUMBO TO TAKE TO THE SHOP, EE BACKED JUMBO NEXT TO RIB TO UNHOOK CABLE. WHEN THE CABLE CAME FREE OF THE HOOK, THE WEIGHT CAUSED EE TO LOSE BALANCE. ATTEMPTED TO REGAIN BALANCE WITH HIS RIGHT ARM & HYPEREXTENDED HIS WRIST. ORGINALLY EVALUATED 6/26 AND GIVE WORK RELEASE. 7/13/04 FOLLOW UP SMALL FRACTURE WAS DIAGNOSED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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