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MACHINERY

220071640016 · 06/02/2007 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
WATER
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.92 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602374

Narrative

Employee was washing off his boots with a high pressure washer and accidently washed above the boot line causing a second degree burn on the inside calf of his left leg. He did not seek medical attention until 06/6/07. He was treated for infection of the burn.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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