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STRIKING OR BUMPING

220170670007 · 03/04/2017 · Northern Star (Pogo) LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.37 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Ltd
Operator
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
Mine
5001642

Narrative

On 03/04/17, mechanic was walking in weld bay to retrieve a piece of pipe when employee ran into the boring bar that was set up on a bucket, striking self in the mouth breaking a tooth. Initially seen by onsite PA, on 03/06/17 employee saw a dentist for definitive diagnosis/treatment plan; given a temp. cap, full work release, instruction to follow up with personal dentist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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