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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220072470103 · 08/17/2007 · Imerys Clays Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Clays Inc
Mine
0900110

Narrative

Employee tossed/threw water hose which was under pressure into manhole on top of railcar instead of lowering hose into manhole in controlled manner to wash out railcar. Upon impact, nozzle broke off & hose struck him in the face/nose. Nose lacerated by flailing hose. MD office visit incl. post accident drug test. Employee released with no restrictions or follow-up treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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