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MACHINERY

220171160064 · 04/23/2017 · KG Mining (Bald Mountain) Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
WATER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Kinross Gold Corp
Operator
KG Mining (Bald Mountain) Inc.
Mine
2601842

Narrative

The incident occurred while washing a work truck with a high pressure water cleaner located at the mine operator's vehicle washing facility. While washing the truck, water under high pressure exited a section of the hose, passing though rubber gloves, resulting in an ""injection"" injury to the individuals right index finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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