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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220100770013 · 03/11/2010 · Lafarge North America

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling coal, Rock, Ore
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8.37 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge North America
Mine
2300158

Narrative

Employee was working at the ASF barn. When unplugging material from the Baler, chili cheese dust blew into employee's left eye causing irritation. Condition continued and employee sought treatment at Occupational Health Services on 3/15/2010. Tobrex drops were prescribed for one week and employee was returned to work at full duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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