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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220043130051 · 10/29/2004 · The Doe Run Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Renco Group
Operator
The Doe Run Company
Mine
2300458

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING RUST FROM A PUMP STUFFING BOX WITH A CHIPPING HAMMER. WHEN HE TOOK OFF HIS HARD HAT & GLASSES A PIECE OF RUST GOT INTO HIS RT. EYE. EE WAS TAKEN TO COMPANY DR. ON 11/01/04 WHERE A PIECE OF RUST WAS REMOVED. HE WAS GIVEN AN ANTIBIOTIC TO PREVENT INFECTION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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