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MACHINERY

220041140019 · 04/16/2004 · 3M Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Working with chemicals
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
Operator
3M Company
Mine
0300426

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS COMBINING POWDERED CHEMICALS WITH SOLUTIONS IN A MIXING POT TO CREATE A SLURRY. THE MIXER POT AGITATOR EXPELLED SOME OF THE SLURRY WHICH ENTERED A SPACE BETWEEN THE EMPLOYEE'S FACE AND SAFETY GLASSES AND CONTACTING THE RIGHT EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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