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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220050940066 · 03/15/2005 · Newmont Midas Operations

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.73 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While replacing a seat on a 6 yard loader, the base caught on some hoses forcing the seat down with employee's thumb under it. The mechanic was seen at the clinic and was given restricted duty dut to a sprained thumb.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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