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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220062330028 · 08/14/2006 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR 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
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
17.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2600500

Narrative

Employee was using a utility knife to cut a plastic wire tie. As the knife went through the tie, the momentum carried and he cut his left hand above the thumb. Medical treatment was sought, and employee received four sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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