← MSHA accidents
MACHINERY
220230940031 · 03/27/2023 · Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Struck by flying object
Occupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity Hand tools (powered)
Injury source METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost 0
Mine experience 6 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Newmont Corporation
Operator Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC
Mine 0503695
Narrative Mechanic was working on a hose on a haul truck. While using an impact wrench the socket came off striking them in the mouth chipping their front tooth.
Source
Authoritative MSHA Open Government Data
Machine JSON-LD · Markdown
MSHA mine accident data · MORVS CC0 1.0