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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220243580003 · 12/15/2024 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2602822

Narrative

Ee was chipping slag off door with a chipping hammer, and a piece of slag flew up under EE's safety glasses and got in EE's eye. First aid was provided and ee seen at the ER, released to full duty, and referred to an eye doctor. Eye doctor also released to full duty. Diagnosis corneal abrasion, prescription given.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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