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MACHINERY

220003250025 · 11/07/2000 · K-T Feldspar Corp

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hecla Mining Company
Operator
K-T Feldspar Corp
Mine
3101334

Narrative

EE WAS TURNING WELDING HELMET DOWN ONTO FACE WHEN A FOREIGN OBJECT ENTERED INTO RIGHT EYE. REPORTABLE DUE TO PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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