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220082310015 · 08/07/2008 · EP Minerals, LLC
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification OTHER
Accident type Struck by flying object
Occupation Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity Haulage or Dump truck
Injury source PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost 2
Mine experience 3.35 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Eagle-Picher Industries Inc
Operator EP Minerals, LLC
Mine 2600672
Narrative Employee was operating a haul truck and the wind blew dust inside of the cab, which got into the employee's left eye. The employee was diagnosed with a corneal abrasion. The doctor prescribed 2 days off work.
Source
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