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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220052580019 · 09/04/2005 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
JACKS-MECH,HYDRL,AIR,ETC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
23
Mine experience
3.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602159

Narrative

Employee had placed a Duff Norton Jack under a haul truck and jacked it up. He then had a stand placed under the truck. When he pushed the lever to lower the jack, it popped loose hitting him around the mouth cutting his face. Employee also broke his ankle, but unsure how. He was taken to a medical facility and received stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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