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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220003010011 · 10/04/2000 · Newmont Gold Co

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont Gold Co
Mine
0404614

Narrative

EE WAS CLEANING LIME BUILDUP OFF THE SLAKER TRUCK WITH A SHOVEL. DURING THE PROCESS LIME GOT ON THE SKIN BELOW BOTH EYES CAUSING IRRITATION. FIRST AID WAS PROVIDED ON SITE. EE CONTINUED TO HAV E IRRITATION & WENT TO EYE DOCTOR. MEDICATION WAS PROVIDED & EE WAS TAKEN OFF WORK FOR ONE DAY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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