# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220222310021` · 07/19/2022 · South32 Hermosa Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
- **Activity:** Surface equipment, NEC
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** South32
- **Operator:** South32 Hermosa Inc.
- **Mine:** [0203398](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0203398)
## Narrative

Upon completion of drilling observation (sampling/logging), employee noticed loss of feeling of tongue/odd sensation in mouth.  Drilling/sampling may have created dust which may have caused reaction.  Employee reported to site medic. Employee later received diagnostic testing. Days later, employee reported chest pain. On 8/10, employee told HSE Manager prescriptions were received.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*