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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220012880130 · 10/07/2001 · Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
Mine experience
0.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Eagle-Picher Industries Inc
Operator
Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc
Mine
2600677

Narrative

WHILE PACKING FLOOR DRY (DIATOMACEOUS EARTH), REMOVED BAG FROM PACKER AND SOME FLOOR DRY BLEW UNDER MY GLASSES (SAFETY) AND GOT INTO MY RIGHT EYE. USED EYE WASH FOR APPROX 20 MINUTES. THEN ANO THER 20 MINUTES WITH SUPERVISORS ASSISTANCE. DECIDED TO GO TO HOSPITAL DUE TO IRRITATION. **PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE/ANTIBIOTIC GIVEN**MEDICAL TREATMENT ONLY**NO LOST TIME**NO RESTRICTED DUTY**

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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