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MACHINERY

220191990017 · 07/12/2019 · Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Drill operator
Activity
Surface equipment, NEC
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
48
Mine experience
6.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC
Mine
0503695

Narrative

Operator of a production drill was manipulating the air lever while changing the steel to blow loose material out. While pulling the lever EE felt a pop between the index and middle fingers around the knuckles. EE given restrictions of no use of right hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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