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MACHINERY

220050390005 · 02/03/2005 · River Products Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
2
Mine experience
4.44 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Thomas R Scott
Operator
River Products Company Inc
Mine
1300193

Narrative

While doing maintenance on Dryer Plant auger was using an air hose to clear the auger shaft of material. Blowback from the auger caused material to be blown into the eyes of the employee. The primary injury was to the Right Eye, caustic material in the dust caused eye irratation. Safety glasses were being worn at the time of the injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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