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220041180021 · 12/07/2003 · Covia Solutions Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Covia Solutions Inc.
Mine
4101059

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING WITH A CO-WORKER ON THE HANDRAILS BY THE BC02 HEAD PULLEY ON A WINDY DAY. ALTHOUGH HE WAS WEARING HIS SAFETY GLASSES, DUST OR DEBRIS BLEW INTO HIS RIGHT EYE (CORNEAL ABRASION). NO DEBRIS WAS FOUND BUT HIS EYE WAS SCRATCHED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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