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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220140070014 · 01/02/2014 · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Change house, Bathing
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Veris Gold Corp.
Operator
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
Mine
2601621

Narrative

Miner was working on a caustic line. He was wearing full PPE+ for the job that was assigned to him, including a full face respirator. Miner showered off with all PPE in place first. While removing respirator, he got a small amount of caustic in his left eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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