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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220022350029 · 08/06/2002 · Riverton Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
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
1
Mine experience
0.86 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Italcementi Spa
Operator
Riverton Corp
Mine
4400101

Narrative

MATERIAL BUILT UP ON FAN GRILL-EE WAS WEIGHING UP PIGMENT AT BLENDING FACILITY WHEN HE INADVERTENTLY BUMPED THE FAN CAUSING MATERIAL TO GET IN EE'S EYES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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