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MACHINERY

220080080023 · 11/06/2007 · Mystery Creek Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Carpenter
Activity
Surface equipment, NEC
Injury source
WOOD ITEMS,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
6
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
St Andrew Goldfields LTD
Operator
Mystery Creek Resources Inc
Mine
5001782

Narrative

While using a table saw to cut 4"" x 4"" blocks of wood, the wood kicked back. The block hit his left thumb, pushing back. The thumb was broken, requiring surgury to repair. Security(contractor) was assigned the duties of safety and reporting. A safety audit identified this accident as not being filed at the proper time.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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