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220131190044 · 04/21/2013 · Marigold Mining Co

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.17 years

Operator

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

Narrative

On 4/21, while performing welding tasks under a drill in windy conditions, debris got into employees right eye. Employee reported discomfort on 4/22 and was seen by a doctor, but no debris was found. On 4/24, employee reported continued discomfort. Employee was taken to the emergency room again. A small piece of metal was found on the corneal limbus. Metal was removed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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