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220240370005 · 01/27/2024 · Haile Gold Mine Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
OceanaGold Corporation
Operator
Haile Gold Mine Inc
Mine
3800600

Narrative

A maintenance welder was walking through the shop when they felt something in their eye. Eyewash was used immediately but the condition worsened throughout the shift. Employee was seen by a physician and was written out of work for a shift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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