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MACHINERY

220030760048 · 03/03/2003 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
Mine experience
12.26 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2601942

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING BED PINS AND PIN BORES WITH BUFFING WHEEL. HE WAS USING DUAL PROTECTION, GLASSES AND FACE SHIELD. APPROX. ONE HOUR AFTER TASK COMPLETED, EMPLOYEE FELT SOME IRRITATION. HE WAS TAKEN FOR MEDICAL EVALUATION - NO MATERIAL IN EYE WAS FOUND NOR WAS THERE ANY SCRATCHING BUT A PRESCRIPTION WAS GIVEN TO EMPLOYEE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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