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220152180009 · 07/27/2015 · Newmont USA Limited
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification OTHER
Accident type Struck by flying object
Occupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity Machine maintenance
Injury source PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost 0
Mine experience 3 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Newmont Corporation
Operator Newmont USA Limited
Mine 2602512
Narrative Periods of dusty environment from dust coming down the Leeville decline lead to a mechanic getting dust in the eye making is irritated. He was wearing contacts, so dust collected under contacts.
Source
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