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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
220231220019 · 04/27/2023 · Badger Mining Hixton, LLC
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type Struck by falling object
Occupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source CHUTE & SLIDE-CONVYR HOPR
Nature of injury FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost 291
Mine experience 4 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Athabasca Minerals Inc
Operator Badger Mining Hixton, LLC
Mine 4703742
Narrative Two Employees were working on a small receiving hopper attached to a conveyor. When the employees loosened the bolts to rotate the hopper, the hopper fell to ground, striking one of the employees in the shoulder.
Source
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