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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220243370009 · 11/26/2024 · Western Mesquite Mines, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Equinox Gold
Operator
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc.
Mine
0404614

Narrative

While removing G.E.T. (Ground Engaging Tools) from the loader bucket with a hammer, a piece of metal shrapnel broke off and became lodged in a maintenance technician's thigh.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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