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MACHINERY
220073310031
· 11/13/2007 · Newmont USA Limited
Details
Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
POWER SAW
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.85 years
Operator
Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602159
Narrative
Employee was sharpening a chain on a chain saw using a hand file with his left hand. He pushed the file and it caught, the saw twisted, fell off of the table and pivoted the blade upward catching the employee on the wrist causing a laceration.
Source
Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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