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MACHINERY

220010660030 · 02/27/2001 · BHP Copper Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Shopman repair cars, Mechanic
Activity
Surface equipment, NEC
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
Mine experience
29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Broken Hill Proprietary Company Ltd
Operator
BHP Copper Inc
Mine
0200151

Narrative

EE WAS WATCHING A STAINLESS STEEL PUMP IMPELLER WHEN HE FELT A FOREIGN BODY IN HIS LEFT EYE. NO DAMAGE OR IMPAIRMENT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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