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MACHINERY
220093440017
· 12/02/2009 · Newmont USA Limited
Details
Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Mill equipment
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.31 years
Operator
Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602679
Narrative
Employee was working inside the Sag mill when a grinding ball shattered sending a piece of the grinding ball into the air striking the employee in the right arm just above the wrist. This caused a small laceration requiring sutures.
Source
Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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