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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220031040090 · 04/09/2003 · Independent Salt Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
1.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
M D Keener
Operator
Independent Salt Company
Mine
1400411

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING THE FILTER ON A DIESEL TANK. THERE WAS PRESSURE ON THE FILTER WHICH SPRAYED DIESEL FUEL INTO HIS FACE, AND GOT INTO HIS EYES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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