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

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