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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220010390031 · 02/01/2001 · Wharf Resources (USA) Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Goldcorp Inc
Operator
Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
Mine
3901282

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING INTO A SCREEN DECK TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE. FINE AIRBORNE PARTICLES WERE IN THE AIR FROM THE TOP SCREEN. SMALL PARTICLE BECAME IMBEDDED IN LEFT EYE, REMOVED BY EYE DOCTOR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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