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MACHINERY
220021440067
· 05/21/2002 · Thiele Kaolin 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
Welding or cutting
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
— years
Operator
Controller (parent)
Paul R Kirschling
Operator
Thiele Kaolin Company
Mine
0900337
Narrative
EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING AND GRINDING IN THE SHOP. HE NOTICED HIS RIGHT EYE GETTING IRRITATED. HE WASHED IT SEVERAL TIMES AND TOOK SOME SOLUTION HOME TO WASH OUT ALSO. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLA SSES AND A FACE SHIELD. HE WENT TO DOCTOR THE NEXT DAY.
Source
Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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