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220220070015 · 12/13/2021 · KG Mining (Bald Mountain) Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Welder (non-shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Kinross Gold Corp
Operator
KG Mining (Bald Mountain) Inc.
Mine
2601842

Narrative

Employee initially reported that dirt/debris had gotten into EE's eyes during windy day. First aid was refused on site and C1 was completed. On 01/04/2022 employee went to optometrist and found that a microscopic object was lodged in left cornea. Object was removed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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