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MACHINERY

220041700074 · 06/16/2004 · Perlite Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alleghany Corp
Operator
Perlite Inc
Mine
2900248

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING SCREENS IN SCREEN DECK WHEN VIBRATION FROM AIR IMPACT TOOL THREW PERLITE IN LEFT EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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