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MACHINERY

220122200034 · 08/02/2012 · Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8.85 years

Operator

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

Narrative

A valve on a caustic pipe failed and sprayed the employee in the face with liquid caustic soda. A small burn to the right eye occurred and was treated by the authorized provider with antibiotic ointment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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