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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220023500091 · 12/11/2002 · Anglogold (Jerritt Canyon) Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
16
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Anglogold Ltd & Meridian Gold Company
Operator
Anglogold (Jerritt Canyon) Corp
Mine
2601621

Narrative

EE HAD BEEN LOOSENING BOLTS ON A FLAP VALVE. AS HE TURNED AWAY, HOT MATERIAL (ORE) SPIT OUT AT HIM.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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