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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220220450007 · 02/11/2022 · Nevada Copper Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Nevada Copper Corporation
Operator
Nevada Copper Inc.
Mine
2602711

Narrative

A mechanic was installing a bushing on the z bar of a scoop with a push plate by hitting it with a sledge hammer. While hitting the push plate with the sledge hammer a piece of the push plate flew off. The shrapnel flew and cut through the employees glove and lacerated the right hand knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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