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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220220100021 · 12/29/2021 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
26.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2601942

Narrative

Ee was using a chisel to remove a broken bolt from the base of a pump when a piece of bolt broke off and went into EE's left eye. Seen onsite by emergency response and requested treatment on 12/30. Diagnosed with a corneal abrasion and referred to optometrist. Released to full duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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