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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220171870002 · 06/22/2017 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2600500

Narrative

Instrumentation Tech was removing leak detector pump #23 at Underdrainage #3 when the employee experienced issues removing leak detector from pipe - getting stuck and slipping. The employee then put on latex/vinyl gloves when attempting to remove it again the pump slipped and lacerated the right index finger at the joint closest to the palm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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