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MACHINERY

220023570083 · 12/03/2002 · Ritchie Sand Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.61 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
H T Ritchie
Operator
Ritchie Sand Inc
Mine
1400543

Narrative

EE WAS GRINDING ON A LIFTING EYE WITH THE SHOP BENCH GRINDER. HE WAS WEARING A FACE SHIELD WITH HIS GLASSES ON. HE FELT A PIECE OF METAL BOUNCE INTO HIS EYE. HE FLUSHED IT BUT IT STILL BOTHERE D HIM. THE DR FOUND EYE IRRITATED BY NO DEBRIS STILL IN IT. EE RETURNED TO WORK THE SAME DAY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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