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MACHINERY

220180020012 · 12/28/2017 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Blow gun, Airlance
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
66
Mine experience
6.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602689

Narrative

While performing work on the Pug mill conveyor and tail pulley, an employee was utilizing an air lance to remove material build up. Ice dislodged from the wand causing the employee to lose control of the wand. At some point the employee injured the left wrist which resulted in multiple fractures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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