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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220021960062 · 07/04/2002 · Solvay Chemicals, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Rubbed or abraded
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
Mine experience
1.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Solvay S A
Operator
Solvay Chemicals, Inc
Mine
4801295

Narrative

EE GOT DUST IN HIS EYE. HE RUBBED HIS EYE IN AN ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE DUST. AT 3 PM IT WAS STILL BOTHERING HIM SO HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT. HE WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY FOR FEW DAYS TO KEEP HIM OUT OF THE DUST.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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