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EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS

220090910033 · 03/29/2009 · Northern Star (Pogo) LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Utility truck, Water trucks
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
96
Mine experience
1.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Teck Corp
Operator
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
Mine
5001642

Narrative

EE was to prevent entry into blasting area. Pickup used to block traffic moved too close to intersection of blasting area & main drift. Fly rock from blasting area traveled 500 ft. & struck employee sitting in pickup. EE was struck by small rock which fractured safety glasses causing glasses to penetrate eye. Evaluation ongoing. EE stated he drove in prior to shot's completion.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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