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MACHINERY

220052760079 · 09/21/2005 · Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Mucking machine
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Placer Dome Ltd
Operator
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.
Mine
2602286

Narrative

WHEN EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING MUCKER IN HEADING, HE DROVE UNDER A VENT BAG WITH THE HOLE IN IT BLOWING DOWN. DUST FROM MATERIAL IN BUCKET BLEW INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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