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MACHINERY

220151810026 · 06/25/2015 · Newmont USA Limited

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
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602697

Narrative

While operating impact gun removing bolts from wheel group on HT191, the air exhaust from the impact gun blew dirt into the technicians left eye. The employee was wearing safety glasses at the time of the event.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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