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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220140660023 · 03/06/2014 · Iluka Resources Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Front-end loader, Scraper-loader operator, Pan operator, Payloader, Scraper rig operator
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
16
Mine experience
2.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Iluka Resources Ltd
Operator
Iluka Resources Inc.
Mine
4407222

Narrative

Operator was performing pre shift on Front End Loader. When accessing the top compartment to check coolant level, the access door fell forward and landed on his hand, breaking his middle finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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