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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220110240001 · 01/19/2011 · Wharf Resources (USA) Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Goldcorp Inc
Operator
Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
Mine
3901282

Narrative

Mechanic was removing defuser from hydraulic filter with hydraulic filter still in the housing. Pulled the defuser out with pliers and the whole filter came out, pinching the middle finger between filter and housing. Mechanic received five sutures in middle finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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