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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220253170170 · 10/07/2025 · GCC Dacotah Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
GCC SAB de CV
Operator
GCC Dacotah Inc
Mine
3900022

Narrative

Miner was replacing rear belt skirting. After removing the old skirting, the miner used it to trace and cut a new piece. As the affected miner was starting to cut the new piece, the knife slipped and embedded itself about an inch into their leg. The miner was taken to urgent care, where they received four stitches just above the knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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