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220060030038 · 12/16/2005 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC

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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
31.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alcoa Inc
Operator
Alcoa World Alumina LLC
Mine
4100320

Narrative

EMPLOYEE SUFFERED A FOREIGN BODY TO THE RIGHT EYE THAT REQUIRED THE USE OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION. HE WAS WALKING OUT OF THE MACHINE SHOP AND STOPPED TO PICK UP SOME DEBRIS FROM THE GROUND. AS HE PLACED THE ITEM INTO A DUMPSTER, THE WIND BLEW AN UNKNOWN FOREIGN BODY INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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