HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Name: HANDLING OF MATERIALS at South32 Hermosa Inc.
Start: 08/01/2023

220232210002 · 08/01/2023 · South32 Hermosa Inc.

Details

Degree of injury: NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification: HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type: Struck by flying object
Occupation: Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
Activity: Office and lab work, Clerical
Injury source: PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury: SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part: EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost: 0
Mine experience: 2.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent): South32
Operator: South32 Hermosa Inc.
Mine: 0203398

Narrative

Particulate matter discharged through HVAC vent caused irritation to the right eye of a nearby employee. Employee was evaluated by onsite clinic. Due to continuing irritation and discomfort, employee was treated at Urgent Care. Diagnosis was minor scratch to right eye. Medication was prescribed.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown