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MACHINERY

220222520014 · 09/04/2022 · Jervois Mining USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Drill helper
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Jervois Global Limited
Operator
Jervois Mining USA Limited
Mine
1002221

Narrative

A core drill helper was cutting a drill rod and the cutting wheel had broke causing the grinder to kick back. The drill helper received a laceration above the left knee as a direct result of the cutting wheel making contact with EE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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