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220041880121 · 06/22/2004 · U S Borax Inc

Details

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

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rio Tinto Group
Operator
U S Borax Inc
Mine
0400743

Narrative

EE STATES HE FELT A FOREIGN OBJECT IN HIS LEFT EYE WHILE WALKING IN BORIC ACID PLANT. PARTICLE REMOVED (WITH Q-TIP) FROM UPPER LID BY PHYSICIAN. USE OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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