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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220062960069 · 10/10/2006 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.69 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was cutting a 2"" plastic pipe with a chainsaw. He didn't cut all the way through the pipe, which put the saw in a bind, stopping the saw. EE tried kicking the pipe and his left foot slipped off, twisting his right knee and falling to the ground.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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