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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220092680006 · 09/16/2009 · Lafarge Midwest Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
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
35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge Midwest Incorporated
Mine
1400073

Narrative

He got into his big haul truck & after he slammed the door he felt something get into his left eye. It was very irritating & he waited as long as he could before seeking treatment. He did not report the incident until 9/17/9 in the afternoon & then he went to the eye doctor - Greene Vision Group. Doctor removed foreign dust or particle from eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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