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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220192520015 · 08/29/2019 · Nevada Gold Mines 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
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Machine maintenance
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
6.29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2600550

Narrative

Ee was unplugging a sump pump in the lime slaker area. Air broke the plug free and lime dust and debris was blown under the employees safety glasses into eyes. Seen at the ER and diagnosed with chemical conjunctivitis. Ee prescribed medication for the eyes. Released to full duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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