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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220072820074 · 10/04/2007 · 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
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2600550

Narrative

Mechanic was using a pocket knife to remove a zip tie from a mirror bracket. While kneeling down the mechanic pulled the knife towards himself and the knife slipped causing a small laceration to the right thigh. Employee was taken to a medical facility, recieved sutures, and was released to full duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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