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MACHINERY

220053120009 · 10/28/2005 · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Blasting, Shoot coal
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
14 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Queenstake Resources Ltd
Operator
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
Mine
2602299

Narrative

The prell hose failed and blew prell into eye, causing minor burns to skin around eye and small laceration on eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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