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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220031880145 · 06/27/2003 · The Doe Run Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
Mine experience
2.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Renco Group
Operator
The Doe Run Company
Mine
2300499

Narrative

EE WAS ASSISTING ON THE REPAIR OF A PERSONEL CARRIER. AS A RADIATOR HOSE WAS BEING REMOVED, ANTI FREEZE BLEW INTO THE EE'S EYES CAUSING IRRITATION AND A BURNING SENSATION. AFTER EYES WERE FLUS HED ON SITE, EE WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL ER AS A PRECAUTION. THE EYES WERE FLUSHED AGAIN & AN ANTI-BIOTIC DROP WAS PRESCRIBED FOR 2-3 DAYS. EE WAS RELEASED FOR WORK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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