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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220080520030 · 12/14/2007 · Newmont Midas Operations

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Working with chemicals
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
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont Midas Operations
Mine
2602314

Narrative

While mixing copper sulfate, some of the solution splashed onto employee's face and under his safety glasses into his left eye. He was released full duty. In reviewing the file it was recogonized he was given presciption medication for comfort which makes this reportable.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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