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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220170170032 · 01/10/2017 · Haile Gold Mine Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
TOE(S)/PHALANGES
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
OceanaGold Corporation
Operator
Haile Gold Mine Inc
Mine
3800600

Narrative

While loading a drill steel on the back of a pickup truck, the drill steel shifted. The employee tried to shove the steel away from self, but the end resting on the truck dropped on foot. EE was wearing steel-toed boots, but the drill rod struck just behind the toe guard. EE was later diagnosed with a fractured toe. EE returned to work the same day on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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