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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220072280019 · 08/06/2007 · Molycorp Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Apprentice, Trainee
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Chevron Corporation
Operator
Molycorp Inc
Mine
2901267

Narrative

The employee stated that a small particle entered his right eye when he took off his glasses to clean them. He believes the particle came off of his glove. The particle was removed by a doctor and he was given an antibiotic to prevent infection. Upon return, the employee continued his normal work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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