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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220172270012 · 08/12/2017 · Arctic Gold Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
218
Mine experience
0.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert Salna; David Young
Operator
Arctic Gold Mining LLC
Mine
5001031

Narrative

Employee was involved in setup of a pump at a sump location within the pit. Pump pad failed and pump was tipping into the sump. Employee tried to stop the pump from going in the sump. Employee failed to do so, pump carried backwards and sideways and struck the employee mid torso and causing injury to the their back

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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