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MACHINERY

220142950009 · 10/16/2014 · Barrick Cortez Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
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
2.87 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Barrick Cortez Inc.
Mine
2600827

Narrative

Ee was using a grinder and got metal shavings on his coveralls. Air pressure from the tool blew the shavings into his eye. He was using PPE. He was seen at the ER and a small piece of metal was removed from the right eye and he was given prescription antibiotic eye ointment. Released to full duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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