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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220103370031 · 11/25/2010 · Northern Star (Pogo) LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.52 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Ltd
Operator
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
Mine
5001642

Narrative

While carrying a ""Finhoe"" to be placed into his tractor, employee stated it slipped out of his left hand and landed on top of his right hand. Distance tool fell was approx. 3 ft. Tool weight approx. 4 lbs. Result of impact was a hairline fracture to the 5th metacarpal.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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