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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220081150012 · 04/13/2008 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
15
Mine experience
1.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602512

Narrative

While removing a large nut on flushing head of drill,EE struck the wrench he was using with a hammer causing a sliver to imbed into his hand. He was taken to ER and the decsion was to leave it alone, however the hand continued to bother him so he was scheduled to have it removed on 4/24/2008 and is currently off work until then.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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