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MACHINERY

220020510017 · 02/05/2002 · Independent Salt Company

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
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
23.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
M D Keener
Operator
Independent Salt Company
Mine
1400411

Narrative

WHILE GRINDING ON A PIECE OF METAL PLATE FOR A FEEDER, A PIECE OF THE GRINDINGS BECAME STUCK IN THE EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT EYE. THE EMPLOOYEE WAS WEARING BOTH SAFTELY GLASSES AND A FACE SHIELD AT TH E TIME. THE EMPLOYEE IS NOW ADDITIONALLY WEARING A PAIR OF GOGGLES TO ATTEMPT TO ELIMINATE ANY FUTURE RECURRANCE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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