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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220051710061 · 06/11/2005 · Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc.

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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Pen Carb Incorporated
Operator
Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc.
Mine
3608745

Narrative

When replacing an air conditioning line on the H-241 backhoe, dirt fell from a higher level and struck employee in the head. The dirt went behind his safety glasses and into his eye. Later the eye became infected and he needed medical attention.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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