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MACHINERY

220242710022 · 09/23/2024 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2602767

Narrative

EE was removing hose from a machine with cutting wheel. EE was wearing a face shield, gloves, and safety glasses. A piece of debris got in EE's right eye. EE was seen at health clinic, referred to eyecare clinic, diagnosed with a conjunctival abrasion, prescribed antibiotics, and released to full duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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