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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220041670007 · 06/13/2004 · Triton Coal Company Llc

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
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
Activity
Change house, Bathing
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Partners
Operator
Triton Coal Company Llc
Mine
4801200

Narrative

Technician confused 5% Nitric Acid bottle with distilled water bottle. Put 5% on tissue and wiped right eye. Technician rinsed eye with eye wash assisted by ERT member. Technician taken to ER for further treatment. Technician treated with eye drops and irrigation. Eye drops given and pain med script, if needed. Technician released, no duty restrictions, and returned to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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