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MACHINERY

220112590001 · 09/01/2011 · Gold States Mining Corp

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Murphy Mining & Exploration LLC
Operator
Gold States Mining Corp
Mine
0504407

Narrative

Employee was cutting metal with a 4.5 inch grinder when a piece of metal entered the right eye. All safety equipment was being used. Changed policy from safety glasses and a full face shield too goggles and a full face shield during any grinding and cutting tasks.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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