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220043140031 · 10/28/2004 · URI, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Other, NEC
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Uranium Resources Inc
Operator
URI, Inc.
Mine
4103515

Narrative

VERY WINDY. A GUST OF WIND BLEW CALICHE DUST INTO HIS LEFT EYE. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS. DUST IRRITATED THE EYE. THE EYE WAS IRRIGATED AND GIVEN EYE DROPS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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