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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220132830136 · 10/01/2013 · Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
66
Mine experience
4.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Anglogold Ltd; Golden Cycle Gold Corp
Operator
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp
Mine
0503695

Narrative

Removing a boom pin from a shovel. Forklift was used to straighten the boom. A come along was used to keep the tension on the pin straight. When the boom straightened out, the pin came out and struck the mechanic on the foot, causing a broken tibia

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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