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MACHINERY

220042080088 · 07/07/2004 · Cortez Gold Mines - (J V)

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Placer Dome Ltd
Operator
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V)
Mine
2600827

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING AND THERE WAS THREE OTHER PEOPLE WORKING BESIDE HIM AND THEY WERE GRINDING & USING AN AIR ARC CLOSE BY. SOME OF THE SPARKS FROM THE GRINDER WENT INTO HIS EYE. THIS WAS A ONE DAY ASSIGNMENT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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