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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220130140064 · 01/06/2013 · BHP Copper Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BHP Billiton
Operator
BHP Copper Inc
Mine
0201049

Narrative

Installing tooth on LD995 corner adapter, tooth slipped off and dropped approximately 4"", injuring left middle and ring finger. Diagnosed with small fracture to fingertip, one fingernail removed by doctor. Fingers were bandaged and employee was released on light duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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