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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220130640014 · 02/26/2013 · Marigold Mining Co

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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
2.44 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Goldcorp; Barrick Gold
Operator
Marigold Mining Co
Mine
2602081

Narrative

Mechanic was removing hoses underneath a service truck. Dirt fell from overhead, got underneath mechanics safety glasses, and contacted right eye. Eye was still irritated after flushing out in eyewash station. Mechanic was taken to emergency room where a foreign body was removed from the cornea area.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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