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MACHINERY

220082040019 · 07/17/2008 · O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company)

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Dryer operator, Kiln operator, Dry plant operator, Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
APPAREL,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
18 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company)
Mine
4400044

Narrative

Shooting ring at rotary kiln with Remington 8 gauge kiln gun. Bullet ricocheted up over current guarding. The bullet struck ee's left lens of safety glasses causing laceration above left eyebrow. Reportable no lost time accident because of 15 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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