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MACHINERY

220042780040 · 09/22/2004 · J M Huber Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Mill equipment
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
J M Huber Corp
Operator
J M Huber Corp
Mine
0900142

Narrative

Employee was bagging product on bagger machine when a bag burst and spewed kaolin clay upward onto employee. The force of the material covered the employee's upper body resulting in some of the clay getting into his left eye. First aid was provided, but the eye became irritated the next day & medical treatment was needed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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