Employee was exposed to arc flash from air arc process, while performing confined space attendant duties. Employees were removing structure holding a CIL screen. Employee had eye pain that evening and returned to work the next morning. Reported to leadman that their eyes hurt from the previous days work. Was taken to doctor and prescribed antibiotic eye drops for infection.
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February 15, 2023
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Jerritt Canyon Gold LLC · Flash burns (welding)
May 16, 2022
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant
MACHINERY
Jerritt Canyon Gold LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Employee was crushing samples in sample prep at the lab. The employee's left finger was smashed when the mobile crusher lid closed. The employee was placing a sample bag down when the lid inadvertently smashed employee's finger. The employee sustained a fractured finger as a result of the injury.
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