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POWERED HAULAGE

220062510010 · 08/31/2006 · Imerys Talc Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Fork lift
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
17.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rio Tinto Group
Operator
Imerys Talc Incorporated
Mine
2402050

Narrative

While operating forklift from plant to warehouse got something in left eye. This route takes the employee outside the building. Employee was wearing safety glasses. Employee was given a prescription antibiotic drops as preventative.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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