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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220021890071 · 06/14/2002 · 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
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
2.26 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS CHANGING SCREENS WHEN LIME DUST GOT INTO HIS EYE. EE DID NOT REPORT INCIDENT IMMEDIATELY & SOUGHT TREATMENT THE FOLLOWING MORNING. EE WASREFERRED ADDITIONAL OPTHOMOLOGY AS A RESULT OF SEVERITY. EE WAS INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GOGGLES AND TAKE OFF WORK UNTIL FOLLOWING SCHEDULED DAY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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