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Serious Injury – Broken finger

Dangerous Incident Safety Incident Coal Mine

Summary:

A worker was loading a belt structure into a basket when their right middle finger was caught between the basket and the belt structure. Colleagues applied first aid and took the worker to the surface. The worker suffered a broken finger and was taken to hospital.

Recommendations to Industry:

Mine operators should review how the hazards associated with any manual handling tasks are
controlled.

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