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MACHINERY

220150300035 · 01/16/2015 · Garnet USA LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Crusher attendant/operator, Pan feeder operator/worker
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Idaho State Gold Company (ISGC); GMA Garnet Group
Operator
Garnet USA LLC
Mine
2402072

Narrative

Employee was using a cutting torch to cut metal while he was laying on his side. A piece of hot material fell under his welding hood and safety glasses. The employee received minor burns to his right eye and eyelid. The doctor applied eye drops to the employee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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