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MACHINERY

220052380026 · 08/14/2005 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
13.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2601942

Narrative

EE was putting the orifice plate back on pump using air impact. He was holding the nut with his left hand, activated air impact. The nut had a burr on it and when impact was activated the burr cut thru employee's glove into the palm of hand causing laceration.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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