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220101020038 · 03/31/2010 · O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
18.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company
Mine
2000985

Narrative

Employee removing lagging off of snub pulley on boat end shuttle when rust or dirt got into eye. Safety glasses and face shield was being used. Wind was swirling and material made it into his eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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