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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220153380005 · 12/02/2015 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
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
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2600550

Narrative

While two mechanics were installing a 4"" Victaulic clamp onto a 4"" elbow, the mechanic at the bottom of the ladder was hit by the falling clamp when it slip out of the hand of the mechanic on the ladder. The clamp bounced off the ladder and hit the mechanic in the mouth. He was taking to the hospital for stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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