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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220121180010 · 04/14/2012 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2600062

Narrative

Worker was fueling a CAT 777D Haul Truck The wiggins kicked off indicating the tank was full. The worker went to remove the fuel hose and was sprayed with diesel fuel. He was wearing full wrap safety glasses, but the fuel made contact with his eyes and clothing. The sup. flushed his eyes with saline solution.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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