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MACHINERY

220162210023 · 07/29/2016 · Klondex Gold & Silver Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Drill helper, Chuck tender
Activity
Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Klondex Mines Ltd
Operator
Klondex Gold & Silver Mining Company
Mine
2602691

Narrative

Drill crew were adding a drill rod and reaming in. Helper was moving the water swivel into position to screw into the rod when the driller actuated the wire line causing the stuffing box mechanism to travel up and pinch the helper's finger between the box and the roller frame.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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