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220022210048 · 07/11/2002 · Imerys Marble Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Marble Inc
Mine
0900577

Narrative

EE WAS LOADING A BUILK TRUCK WITH 40-200, WHEN DUST BLEW INTO RIGHT EYE. EE AND SUPERVISOR WASHED OUT HIS EYE AND EE CONTINUED TO WORK, EYE CONTINUED TO BE IRRITATED, VISITED DOCTOR ON 7/30, E YE WASHED AND DROPS PRESCRIBED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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