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MACHINERY

220240920021 · 03/20/2024 · Northern Star (Pogo) LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Northern Star Resources Ltd
Operator
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
Mine
5001642

Narrative

Dust/debris fell into eye behind glasses while installing cable bolts. IP thought IP had removed debris, but reported to clinic at 5:45 PM, IP went to a specialist the next day for further evaluation, and removal of debris.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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