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220093080031 · 10/26/2009 · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Veris Gold Corp.
Operator
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
Mine
2601621

Narrative

Subject exited side door of van and closed door. Dust/dirt on weather stripping was blown off weather stripping into subjects right eye. Right cornea was scratched. Eye doctor at the Total Eye Care in Elko suggested full healing in 48 hours. Subject returned to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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