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MACHINERY

220083650035 · 12/17/2008 · Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Driller, Highwall helper, Highwall drill helper
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.44 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Anglogold Ltd; Golden Cycle Gold Corp
Operator
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp
Mine
0503695

Narrative

Sabor sub came loose from the drill head. Injured put breakout wrench on sub to tighten it back up. The driller asked him if his fingers were clear & the EE replied yes. As hydraulic pressure was applied, the EE got his thumb between the breakout wrench & the drill mast causing an open fractur to the left thumb. Received stitches & placed on light duty until further notice.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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