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MACHINERY

220062120032 · 07/19/2006 · Cortez Gold Mines - (J V)

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Drill helper
Activity
Surface equipment, NEC
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.77 years

Operator

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

Narrative

After completing a water pressure test, crew was resuming drilling operations. When making a connection, some drilling foam (drill detergent) bubbled up the center tube and splashed into the helper's face. The foam sprayed under his safety glasses and irritated his right eye. Eye was washed out and prescription for eye drops received. Helper returned to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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