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MACHINERY

220000340004 · 01/24/2000 · Homestake Mining Company Of California

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Homestake Mining Company
Operator
Homestake Mining Company Of California
Mine
2602307

Narrative

EE WAS USING A METAL JIG SAW TO CUT 16"" METAL. MOTOR FAN ON JIG SAW BLEW SMALL PIECES OF METAL INTO RIGHT EYE. SAFETY GLASSES WERE IN USE AT TIME OF INCIDENT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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