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MACHINERY

220060580005 · 02/16/2006 · Cortez Gold Mines - (J V)

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Pumper
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
ICE
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.92 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was thawing out a drain valve with a propane torch. The liquid farther up the pipe thawed out first. When the ice at the bottom of the pipe thawed and released, the fluid and ice came out of the pipe under pressure. striking employee on the right side of the face and under safety glasses. Abrasion to eye. Dr. prescribed antibiotic as a precautionary measure.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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