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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220032260031 · 08/07/2003 · Zemex Attapulgite LLC

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
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cementos Pacasmayo SSA
Operator
Zemex Attapulgite LLC
Mine
0900150

Narrative

ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS ON UPPER LEVEL. SOME MATERIAL WAS KICKED OFF THAT LEVEL AT THE SAME TIME THE INJURED EE LOOKED UP. MATERIAL FELL INTO EE'S EYES AROUND HIS SAFETY GLASSES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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