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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220102990012 · 10/12/2010 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
9
Mine experience
4.15 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Mechanics were removing the impeller from a cyclone feed pump. A mechanic placed his hand on the belt and his right thumb got caught between the drive belt and the motor sheave resulting in an open frature.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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