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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
220052840004 · 09/29/2005 · Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type Struck by flying object
Occupation Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost 0
Mine experience 16 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Goldcorp Inc
Operator Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
Mine 3901282
Narrative Employee was hitting a loader tooth with a sledgehammer to loosen it up for removal. Small piece of steel from tooth broke off and impaled itself in employees right leg. Steel removed and leg stitched up.
Source
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