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220101310014 · 05/07/2010 · Iron Mountain Trap Rock Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Fred Weber, Inc.
Operator
Iron Mountain Trap Rock Company
Mine
2300210

Narrative

Employee was using an air impact gun to tighten bolts on Jaw Die when a strong wind blew dust into his eyes. He had a small piece of metal imbedded into the right eye near the iris. Removed FB in ER and antibiotic eye drops given.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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