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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220052010027 · 07/13/2005 · Western Mesquite Mines, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Western Goldfields Incorporated
Operator
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc.
Mine
0404614

Narrative

EE was cutting 1/2"" drip line on the side slope of Leach Pad #4 to remove carbon and scale from emitters. In the process, his knife slipped off the drip line and cut his right leg.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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