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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220051990084 · 07/07/2005 · Unimin Specialty Minerals Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Rubbed or abraded
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Unimin Specialty Minerals Inc
Mine
1101981

Narrative

Ee was working below a mechanic that was working above him on a ladder and had dust fall behind his safety glasses from above entering his left eye. First aid eye wash was used but failed to remove all of the dust. EE caused eye irritation as he rubbed his eye. His eye became infection requiring antibiotic and ee was placed on restricted duty to avoid dusty condition.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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