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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220242690018 · 09/22/2024 · Pinto Valley Mining Corp.
Details
Degree of injury DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type Struck by flying object
Occupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity Machine maintenance
Injury source BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost 91
Mine experience 2.15 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Capstone Copper Corp
Operator Pinto Valley Mining Corp.
Mine 0201049
Narrative Employee was removing an inline valve on the tailing pump discharge line and when the last bolt was removed, the valve shifted releasing pressurized tailings slurry which got in employee's face/eyes.
Source
Authoritative MSHA Open Government Data
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MSHA mine accident data · MORVS CC0 1.0