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MACHINERY

220012920059 · 10/12/2001 · 3M Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
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
1.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
Operator
3M Company
Mine
4700119

Narrative

WHILE USING A 3/4 IMPACT WRENCH TO REMOVE A BOLT FROM A CAT HAUL PIN, DEBRIS WAS BLOWN INTO THE MECHANICS FACE. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES BUT LATER HE HAD TO HAVE SOME RUST REMOVED FROM HI S LEFT EYE AND HE WAS GIVEN PRESCRIPTION EYE DROPS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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