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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220051890009 · 07/05/2005 · Newmont USA Limited

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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2600500

Narrative

Employee was assisting in changing out tooth on loader bucket when another employee struck the tooth with a hammer. A piece of metal flew off the tooth and embedded in the employee's forearm. Metal sliver had to be removed and a suture was used to close the wound.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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