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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220021480096 · 05/07/2002 · Linwood Mining and Minerals Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
2
Mine experience
2.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mc Carthy- Bush Corp
Operator
Linwood Mining and Minerals Corporation
Mine
1301617

Narrative

EE REPORTED ON 5/8/02 THAT ON 5/7/02 HE WAS REPAIRING A SECTION OF ELEVATOR & HAD THE TOP OFF TO PUT THE CHAIN BACK ON. THE CONDITIONS WERE WINDY & HE WAS WEARING PRESCRIPTION GLASSES WITH SID E SHIELDS BUT NO GOGGLES. EE REPORTED THAT HE GOT LIME DUST IN HIS EYE. EYE DOCTOR TOOK OFF WORK ON 5/9/02-5/10/02 DUE TO SIZE OF ABRASION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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