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220002900064 · 10/13/2000 · Graymont Western Lime Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Michael Nast
Operator
Graymont Western Lime Inc.
Mine
4700222

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A CATWALK UNDERNEATH THE TRANSITION OF THE ELEVATOR. A GUST OF WIND BLEW AND LIME ENTERED BOTH OF THE EMPLOYEE'S EYES. HE FLUSHED OUT HIS EYES, HOWEVER, THE LIME WAS ST ILL LODGED IN. EMPLOYEE IS SEEKING MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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