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MACHINERY

220230580018 · 02/15/2023 · Jerritt Canyon Gold LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Observe operations
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
First Majestic Silver Corporation
Operator
Jerritt Canyon Gold LLC
Mine
2601621

Narrative

Employee was exposed to arc flash from air arc process, while performing confined space attendant duties. Employees were removing structure holding a CIL screen. Employee had eye pain that evening and returned to work the next morning. Reported to leadman that their eyes hurt from the previous days work. Was taken to doctor and prescribed antibiotic eye drops for infection.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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