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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220021130044 · 04/18/2002 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
18.57 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS CLEANING SOME MUCK OFF A SCREEN USING A PNEUMATIC SCALER. SOME FOREIGN OBJECT GOT AROUND HIS FACE SHIELD & SAFETY GLASSES & HIT HIS LEFT EYE. HE WAS GIVEN PRESCRIPTION FOR EYE DROPS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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