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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220031290010 · 05/07/2003 · Perlite Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
6.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alleghany Corp
Operator
Perlite Inc
Mine
2900248

Narrative

EE WAS INSTALLING RAIL WHEN PERLITE FELL FROM ABOVE FLOOR LEDGE. EE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES. PERLITE IN LEFT EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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