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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220080990031 · 03/26/2008 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Mechanic helper
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2600062

Narrative

Crew was tightening plumbing on the tophead with a 60 inch pipe wrench and a chain come-along. As helper was tightening the come-along, the handle of the pipe wrench broke and struck the helper on the hardhat. The blow to the head caused the hardhat suspension to cut his head. The laceration required 8 stitches. Laceration and mild concussion.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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