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MACHINERY

220003250129 · 11/09/2000 · Thiele Kaolin Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
8.07 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Paul R Kirschling
Operator
Thiele Kaolin Company
Mine
0900337

Narrative

EE WAS INSTALLING SUPPORT BRACKETS TO HOLD WATER LINE. HE WAS USING GRINDER AND GRINDING OVERHEAD AND PARTICLE OF METAL GOT IN LEFT EYE. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDESHIELDS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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