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220092190025 · 07/13/2009 · Kyanite Mining Corp

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
34.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
The Disthene Group Inc
Operator
Kyanite Mining Corp
Mine
4403743

Narrative

Employee was changing electric cable on the Erize Drum Magnet, dust from wind in the building blew into his face. A piece of debris lodged in his left eye. He thought it would resolve on its own so did not seek treatment until 8-05-09. He had a blade of Kyanite material removed from left eye. No further treatment is expected.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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