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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220232410007 · 08/24/2023 · Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
2
Mine experience
4.23 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Maintenance mechanic was using 4lb hammer to strike Allen Wrench with extension. When the extension was struck, the Allen wrench ""popped"" back contacting the technician's face resulting in a broken tooth.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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