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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220183170032 · 11/01/2018 · Northern Star (Pogo) LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Working with chemicals
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.71 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Northern Star Resources Ltd
Operator
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
Mine
5001642

Narrative

Operator clearing lime transfer chute, wearing face-shield, safety glasses. Upon completion operator closed inspection hatch, liberating lime dust particles into left eye causing corneal abrasion, treated w/ Rx antibiotic & lubricating eye drops 4x daily.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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