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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220052580020 · 09/08/2005 · 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
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
0
Mine experience
9.25 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was using a hammer to remove lip protector when a piece of steel flew up and stuck into his leg. He was taken to a medical facility where the metal was removed, and the employee received 2 stitches. He was released back to full duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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