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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220082180011 · 07/24/2008 · Newmont USA Limited

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
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Machine maintenance
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
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602512

Narrative

While demonstrating how to clear a pump to another employee, the air valve to the pump was inadvertantly opened causing the pump to spray slurry into employee's left eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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