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220253450017 · 12/05/2025 · Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Struck by... NEC
Occupation Welder (non-shop)
Activity Hand tools (powered)
Injury source METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost 0
Mine experience 1.67 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Coeur Mining, Inc.
Operator Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
Mine 3901282
Narrative Employee was cutting metal on the metal rack, after the metal was cut through the cut end came up and contacted the employee's lower lip. The lower lip was bruised, and two lower front teeth were chipped.
Source
Authoritative MSHA Open Government Data
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