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220031040107 · 04/08/2003 · Perlite Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Truck driver
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
Mine experience
31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alleghany Corp
Operator
Perlite Inc
Mine
2900248

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING PERLITE FROM TRUCK WHEN A GUST OF WIND CAME UP AND BLEW PERLITE INTO HIS FACE. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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