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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220052160018 · 07/30/2005 · Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Mineral industrial safety officer
Activity
Working with chemicals
Injury source
SOAPS,DETER,CLN COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rio Tinto Group
Operator
Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper
Mine
4201996

Narrative

Utah Power Plant employee was showering after his shift was completed. While washing his face, employee got soap in his eyes and they started to burn. Employee notified the plant emergency response team. The employee complained of a 'foggy' haze and extreme pain. Employee was taken to the emergency room and the doctor gave an antibiotic as a precautionary treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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