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220030060017 · 12/12/2002 · Glamis Rand Mining Co

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Glamis Gold Ltd
Operator
Glamis Rand Mining Co
Mine
0404752

Narrative

EE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN DOZER DOOR TO READ HOUR METER. A GUST OF WIND BLEW DIRT UNDER HIS SAFETY GLASSES. HE FLUSHED HIS EYE FOR APPROX. 45 MIN, THEN WAS TAKEN LOCAL ER WHERE THE EYE WAS ONCE AGA IN IRRIGATED AND ANTIBIOTIC DROPS WERE ADMINISTERED. ER RELEASED HIM WITH NO RESTRICTIONS. EE AND TEMPORARY AGENCY FLATLY REFUSED RESTRICTION DUTY WHICH WAS OFFERED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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