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220021760028 · 06/19/2002 · Perlite Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
5.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alleghany Corp
Operator
Perlite Inc
Mine
2900248

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS LACING 16/30 ELEVATOR WHEN A GUST OF WIND BLEW THROUGH DOORWAY CAUSING LOOSE DUST TO BECOME AIRBORNE. WIND BLEW PERLITE INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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