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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220051290010 · 04/22/2005 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602159

Narrative

While working on a leaking line, solution sprayed under employee's glasses and got into his eyes. He was taken to a medical facility and released to full duty. At follow up appt. on 4/25/2005, he was given a prescription for antibiotic eyedrops and released to full duty. Seen again on 5/3/05 with no problems.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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