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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220002060172 · 07/10/2000 · Iluka Resources Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
WOOD ITEMS,NEC
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Iluka Resources Ltd
Operator
Iluka Resources Inc.
Mine
0800477

Narrative

EE WORKING UNDER DREDGE LADDER TO REMOVE SUCTION LINE, EE REMOVES SAFETY GLASSES WHILE THEY WERE OFF, A PIECE OF WOOD FROM A ROOT STRUCK HIM IN HIS LEFT EYE. EE RECEIVED MEDICAL TREATMENT AND RETURNED TO WORK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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