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MACHINERY
220130770032
· 03/11/2013 · Barrick Gold U S Inc
Details
Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.1 years
Operator
Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Barrick Gold U S Inc
Mine
2601842
Narrative
Employee was welding for most of the shift. He went home, slept, and woke up with gritty, painful eyes. He was seen by an eye doctor, diagnosed with flash burn, and released to full duty on next scheduled shift. He was given a prescription eye drop.
Source
Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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