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220030830165 · 03/11/2003 · Specialty Minerals Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
SAND,GRAVEL,SHELL
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
Mine experience
8.32 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minerals Technologies Inc
Operator
Specialty Minerals Inc
Mine
1900035

Narrative

AS EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM THE PARKING LOT TO THE LUNCH ROOM TO REPORT FOR WORK A PIECE OF SAND BLEW INTO HIS LEFT EYE. HE WAS TREATED AT ADVANCED EYE CARE WHERE THE PARTICLE WAS REMOVED. HE ALSO RECEIVED PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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