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MACHINERY

220043220012 · 11/12/2004 · Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
NECK
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.88 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Kinross Gold Corp
Operator
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc
Mine
5001616

Narrative

An employee was air arcing the underside of the LR-6 bucket, and noticed an unusual dark spot on the upper lefthand side of the lens. Checked the hood for burning or unusual smells, found nothing and resumed work. As the hood was put down the glass shattered, some pieces falling and burning the employees neck and dropping further slightly burning the employees stomach.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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