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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220102350004 · 08/18/2010 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc

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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mosaic Company
Operator
Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
Mine
2900802

Narrative

Emp. was removing old conveyor belt. Emp. had to clean belt conveyor covers to remove them to work on belt line. Belt covers were covered in dust. Dust was in the air and warehouse was hot. Emp. was sweating in this environment. Emp. got dust and particles in his eyes. He saw doctor and was prescribed an eye antibiotic.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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