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MACHINERY

220082390020 · 08/19/2008 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Surface equipment, NEC
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602314

Narrative

While cutting a piece of metal with a stationary chop saw, the clamp holding the metal in place broke and the employee's hand was lacerated when the piece kicked back. Sutures were needed to repair the injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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