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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220120450026 · 02/10/2012 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2601942

Narrative

Employee went to hit a center punch with a hammer, he missed the center punch and hit his left middle finger with the hammer. Employee was seen by the Dr at the clinic. XRay showed small chip on tip of finger, dr cauterized nail, tetanus was given & antibiotic shot. Employee was given a full release to return to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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