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POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)

220152160017 · 07/25/2015 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
Accident type
Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
Nature of injury
POISONING,SYSTEMIC
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee claimed he had symptoms of CO overexposure. He was taken to NNRH and was given oxygen. The investigation determined the CO levels in the area were well within MSHA guidelines. It was also determined he is a smoker and hadn't eaten well prior to shift and consumed large amounts of soda. The attending physician diagnosed him with elevated carboxyhemoglobin.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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