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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220091000039 · 03/21/2009 · Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
3
Mine experience
0.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Anglogold Ltd; Golden Cycle Gold Corp
Operator
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp
Mine
0503695

Narrative

US Transport, Inc lime delivery driver was unhooking a lime trailer discharge hose without completely depressurizing the trailer and the remaining pressure in the hose blew lime into his eyes. He received temporary lime burns to his eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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