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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220131570016 · 05/29/2013 · Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying 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
8.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.
Mine
2602286

Narrative

Working in underground, dirt came up vent raise and went under employee's safety glasses. Went to eye doctor next day, prescribed anti-inflammatory eye drops, released to full duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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