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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220071140056 · 04/13/2007 · Sisecam Wyoming, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
32.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
OCI Company, Ltd.; Anadarko Petroleum Corp
Operator
Sisecam Wyoming, LLC
Mine
4800154

Narrative

Employee was working at the bottom of Shaft #3, repairing a pump. Warning light to alert others (on door) was not illuminated, because pump and light were on the same circuit. Another employee opened up top door and inundated employee below with rush of air & dust. He received medical treatment for dust in eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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