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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220130390029 · 01/28/2013 · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
APPAREL,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Veris Gold Corp.
Operator
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
Mine
2601621

Narrative

Miner was climbing down a ladderway. Caught his ring (left Ring finger) on a handrail as he stepped off ladderway. Miner was wearing gloves, however ring had to be cut away by responding medical personnel and he was transported to hospital for sutures. Miner returned to work next scheduled shift with no restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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