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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220090930017 · 03/26/2009 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
16.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Noranda Aluminum Company
Operator
Noranda Alumina LLC
Mine
1600352

Narrative

EE was opening a 2"" drain valve. Water from opened drain valve blew out, knocking off his hard hat. After closing the valve, he was removing his monogoggles to wipe water from the goggles and his face. Debris got into his left eye. Medical department irrigated & swabbed left upper lid. Referred to optometrist for evaluation & treatment. Dispensed prescription eye drops.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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