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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220101790026 · 06/23/2010 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602679

Narrative

While using battering ram to remove Sag Mill liner bolts from the mill liners, on the swing back the mechanic on the non-impact end had his hand impacted between the battering ram and a suppot I-beam for the battering ram. Smashing his right hand giving him contusions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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