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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220103060002 · 10/28/2010 · Compass Minerals America Inc.

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
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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
0.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Compass Minerals International, Inc.
Operator
Compass Minerals America Inc.
Mine
1600358

Narrative

EE was removing/replacing a Fuel Nozzle from a hose reel off of a service truck when he had removed the nozzle, the hose recoiled and in the process, splashed residual (it was not under pressure)fuel into his left eye. The ee was wearing safety glasses at the time. After irrigating his eye at an eye wash station, his eye was still buring so he was taken to the hospital.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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