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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220131070015 · 04/13/2013 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
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
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2600500

Narrative

Two mechanics where tightening a loose cutting edge,when one mechanic using a 4lb hammer hit the cutting edge a piece of metal came off and embedded in to the right leg of the co/worker. The Mechanic was taken to the hospital where the piece of metal was removed. The treatment did not require any sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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