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MACHINERY

220091480034 · 09/22/2008 · GLC Minerals LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Dryer operator, Kiln operator, Dry plant operator, Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
2
Mine experience
18.27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Wesley Garner
Operator
GLC Minerals LLC
Mine
4702545

Narrative

Employee was doing some maintenance work in the dryer plant, and was operating the Milwaukee 4"" electric grinder. A spark flew from the grinder under his safety glasses and struck him in the left eye. He experienced a burning feeling, with watering eye and redness. He did go to the Emergency Room at St. Mary's Hospital.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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