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MACHINERY

220130150034 · 01/15/2013 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
11.44 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602661

Narrative

Employee was using a hand held grinder when it slipped and struck the back of his left hand just behind the thumb causing a laceration. The laceration required 5 sutures to close.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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