Mining serious injury | SinNot 2018/01385
Summary: A mining serious injury occurred when an opal miner severed three fingers at the first knuckle on the right hand. The miner was adjusting a belt drive while it was operating when his fingers were drawn into the pulley.
Recommendations to industry: All mines must have a system where workers isolate equipment before working near rotating parts. SafeWork NSW has issued Managing the risks of plant in the workplace code of practice, which is applicable to all mines.
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