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MACHINERY

220010820001 · 03/17/2001 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
11.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2600062

Narrative

EE WAS WASHING THE TRACKS OUT ON A TRACK DOZER WITH A PRESSURE WASHER WHEN DIRT AND WATER WENT AROUND HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND INTO HIS LEFT EYE. TREATING PHYSICIAN RECOMMENDED ONE DAY AWAY FROM WORK FOR THE EYE TO HEAL

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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