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MACHINERY

220032050029 · 07/17/2003 · Imerys Filtration Minerals Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Mill equipment
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alleghany Corp
Operator
Imerys Filtration Minerals Inc
Mine
2600816

Narrative

EE WAS PACKING 50 LB BAGS. HE WAS CLOSE TO EMPTYING THE BIN WHEN A BAG BLEW UP ON #3 PACKER. HE WAS PATTING THE BAG AT THE TIME. WHEN IT BLEW UP IT THREW PRODUCT INTO HIS LEFT EYE. EE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TIME. HE WAS TAKEN TO E.R. WHERE THEY IRRIGATED EYE AND RELEASED HIM.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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