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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220130040014 · 12/17/2012 · Northern Star (Pogo) LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Ltd
Operator
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
Mine
5001642

Narrative

Employee was taking down damaged vent bag, while doing this the employee got dust and debris in both eyes. It's company policy to wear safety glasses at all times while underground and the employee wasn't wearing safety glasses at the time of the injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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