# DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
> MSHA accident `220253170015` · 09/23/2025 · Haile Gold Mine Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
- **Classification:** DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
- **Accident type:** NEC
- **Occupation:** Drill operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** NOISE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** HEARING LOSS OR IMPAIRMNT
- **Body part:** EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** OceanaGold Corporation
- **Operator:** Haile Gold Mine Inc
- **Mine:** [3800600](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800600)
## Narrative

A blast driller experienced an STS in EE's right ear confirmed by a retest that was reviewed by an audiologist. An internal investigation revealed a single event more than likely contributed to the STS. The event took place a few weeks prior to the initial hearing test. The blast driller was outside of the drill when air pressure was released while not wearing hearing protection.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*