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POWERED HAULAGE

220193370012 · 11/28/2019 · Klondex Gold & Silver Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Haulage or Dump truck
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
3
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hecla Mining Company
Operator
Klondex Gold & Silver Mining Company
Mine
2602691

Narrative

On November 28, 2019, employee was adjusting the vent on the air conditioner when a piece of dust blew into their eye. Employee was not wearing safety glasses to prevent injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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