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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220051040029 · 04/10/2005 · Echo Bay Exploration Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Kinross Gold Corp
Operator
Echo Bay Exploration Inc.
Mine
4503336

Narrative

EE was bolting in the 1230 drift. Having trouble with the bolt driver & was attempting to turn the driver collar over. When he hit collar with miner's wrench, small piece of metal broke off the tool & hit him in the side. The object left a very small hole in shirt & a very small puncture wound in his right side. 8/05: Not reportable; first aid & Rx for preventative measures only.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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