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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220161680017 · 06/07/2016 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
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
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
4.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2600062

Narrative

Employee was trying to loosen up a bucket tooth on LD466 (992 Caterpillar front end loader) when a piece of metal 3/8 inch by 1/8 inch came off Snap-on steel faced hammer and struck employee near right collar bone. Transported to medical facility where piece of metal was surgically removed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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