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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220083440026 · 11/19/2008 · BHP Copper Inc

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
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
EAR(S) INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.23 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was driving a pin out on a loader bucket when a piece of metal flew off and hit left ear. On 11-28-08 he asked to see doctor as ear was sore. X-ray determined that a 2mm piece of metal is lodged in the outer edge of left ear. He has not decided to have the piece of metal removed as of 12-08-08

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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