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MACHINERY

220142530020 · 08/30/2014 · Western Mesquite Mines, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
New Gold Inc
Operator
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc.
Mine
0404614

Narrative

Employee was trying to lock the plow bolt into the lip saver with his hand while mechanic on top was trying to remove the nut with the impact. The bolt turned and cut his left hand middle finger. Employee was wearing gloves.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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