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POWERED HAULAGE

220082050015 · 07/18/2008 · BHP Copper Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
12
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Broken Hill Proprietary Company Ltd
Operator
BHP Copper Inc
Mine
0201049

Narrative

EE was getting out of the 933 skid loader and got right index finger stuck in the door handle that is located on the window. The window of the 933 is the door. Employee was opening the door and getting up at the same time. Finger got caught in the latch and twisted finger on handle before letting go. Door is hard to open.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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