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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220022400008 · 08/20/2002 · Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
Operator
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
Mine
2800021

Narrative

PERFORMING OVERHEAD INSTALLATION OF FIBER FAX MATERIAL TO A DRYER. MATERIAL TENDS TO FLAKE SAFETY GLASSES DID NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION. EE REQUIRED IRRIGATION OF HIS EYE AND PRESCRIPTIO N EYE DROPS WERE GIVEN AS A PREVENTATIVE MEASURE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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