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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220070120053 · 12/01/2006 · EP Minerals LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
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
12.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Eagle-Picher Industries Inc
Operator
EP Minerals LLC
Mine
2601439

Narrative

Diesel mechanic was adjusting the gates underneath the Garwood Trailer when his wrench slipped and hit some mud/dirt that was stuck on trailer knocking it into his face and eyes. Employee was wearing prescription safety glasses at the time of the incident. Medical Treatment, prescription antibiotic given when employee decided to seek treatment 4 days later.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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