# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `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:** Placer Dome Ltd
- **Operator:** Cortez Gold Mines - (J V)
- **Mine:** [2600827](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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