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MACHINERY

220133470032 · 12/06/2013 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602512

Narrative

Employee was welding from a prone position and on his left side when something fell into his right eye. When medical consultation was sought, treating physician gave a prescription for antibiotics as a preventative measure. There was nothing embedded in the eye nor was their any sign of infection. Employee was given a full duty release.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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