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MACHINERY
220123410031 · 12/04/2012 · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
Details
Degree of injury DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Struck by... NEC
Occupation Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity Blow gun, Airlance
Injury source BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part HEAD,NEC
Days lost 2
Mine experience 0.08 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Veris Gold Corp.
Operator Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
Mine 2601621
Narrative Miner was using an air lance to clean out shoot. The air lance separated from the hose the hose end came up and caught the miner under the right eye, just below his safety glasses.
Source
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