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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220023570107 · 12/12/2002 · American Colloid Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
Mine experience
23.8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Amcol International Corp
Operator
American Colloid Company
Mine
3900049

Narrative

EE WAS CLIMBING 6 FT LADDER. HE BLACK OUT, FELL OFF TO SIDE AND CAUGHT HIS RIGHT FOOT BETWEEN TWO POLES. IN THE FALL HE BUMPED HIS HEAD AND LEFT EYE IRRITATION IN THE DUST. HE WASNT SURE IF TH E FALL CAUSED THE BLACKOUT OR THE BLACKOUT CAUSETHE FALL. THERE WAS DEBRISIN EYE THAT WAS SURGICALLY REMOVED, NOT JUST WASHED OUT EMBEDDED AT THE EYE INSTITUTE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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