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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220130990007 · 04/06/2013 · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Veris Gold Corp.
Operator
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
Mine
2602299

Narrative

Miner was hanging cable on a hook running along a rib. As he was hanging the cable, the hook failed, spun around, and lacerated the miners left hand and thumb.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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