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MACHINERY

220121010024 · 04/06/2012 · Mineral Ridge Gold, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
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
1.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Pete Hawley; Chris Zerga
Operator
Mineral Ridge Gold, LLC
Mine
2602302

Narrative

Mechanic was grinding on a discharge belt when a small piece of metal embedded itself in the miners right eye. Witness said the miner was wearing dual eye protection.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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