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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220170310017 · 01/23/2017 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Tech got finger caught between a belly pan and bolt. Pinching the left index finger. The tech in an attempt to remove the nut from the bolt pressed on the washer with their fingers to bind the bolt, while removing the nut form the bolt. Causing damage to the index finger just above the first knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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