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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220102290032 · 08/06/2010 · Tower Rock Stone Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Jay E Luhr; Michael Luhr
Operator
Tower Rock Stone Company
Mine
2300781

Narrative

Miner greaser was removing a plug from a hydraulic tank. The ""ecology"" check valve failed causing miner to be splashed by hydraulic fluid. Some of the fluid splashed behind his safety glasses with a small amount entering his eyes. After receiving medical attention, he received a prescription for antibiotic eyedrops.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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