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MACHINERY

220010510085 · 02/01/2001 · T.J.S. Mining, Inc.

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
Grinding
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Thomas J Smith
Operator
T.J.S. Mining, Inc.
Mine
3608278

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING METAL IN SHOP WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF DIRT OR METAL FLEW INTO EYE CAUSING A SCRATCH. THE EMPLOYEE WENT TO HOSPITAL THE FOLLOWING DAY BUT DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING OTHER THAN A S CRATCH AND TREATED EYE WITH A SALVE AND PRESCRIPTION, MAKING THIS REPORTABLE. GLASSES WERE BEING WORN.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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