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220011630040 · 06/07/2001 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Unknown
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
5.55 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2600500

Narrative

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS LOOKING UP AT A INSTRUMENTATION DEVICE A FOREIGN OBJECT (DUST) WENT INTO HIS RIGHT EYE. THIS WAS REPORTABLE BECAUSE HE WAS GIVEN A PRESCRIPTION FOR ANTIBIOTICS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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