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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220123240039 · 11/01/2011 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602512

Narrative

On 11/01/2011, employee hit a cut bolt with a hammer causing a metal sliver to shear off. The sliver entered the employee's upper lip. Employee did not wish to have sliver removed at the time. The employee then found that an unrelated non-occupational procedure would not be possible with the sliver in place. The employee had the sliver removed on 11/09/2012.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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