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MACHINERY

220041800020 · 06/18/2004 · Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC

Details

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

Operator

Controller (parent)
China Minmetals; BPU Associates
Operator
Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
Mine
4100906

Narrative

A Maintenance Mechanic was using an air impact tool when the air supply hose developed a hole. The escaping air caused dust particles to become airborne. A dust particle got into the mechanics left eye causing a corneal abrasion. An antibiotic was prescribed as a precautionary measure against infection. No lost work days or restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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