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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220111090026 · 04/13/2011 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
MACHINE-MILL,CLEANING PLT
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2600500

Narrative

While employee was descaling screen with a sledge hammer, the employee swung the hammer missing the intended object, and hit his right index finger against the structure. Causing a fracture and laceration on the tip of the right index finger which include three stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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