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220073100009 · 11/01/2007 · Thiele Kaolin Company
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification OTHER
Accident type Struck by flying object
Occupation Welder (shop)
Activity Surface construction, NEC
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 22.62 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Paul R Kirschling
Operator Thiele Kaolin Company
Mine 0900337
Narrative Employee had been cutting wood with Skil saw earlier and some sawdust was on clothing. A gust of wind blew debris in employee's left eye. The employee was wearing safety glasses at time of occurrence.
Source
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