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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220232780009 · 10/02/2023 · Northern Star (Pogo) LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Northern Star Resources Ltd
Operator
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
Mine
5001642

Narrative

Helper was working in a clean dry station maneuvering rods from the string when they pinched a finger between the rod and feed frame of the drill. EE was taken to the medic for review and referred to hospital for x-ray which confirmed a right ring finger distal phalanx fracture. EE has been released to full duties as tolerated and placed on a return to work plan.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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