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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220110730031 · 03/10/2011 · United Salt Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Pumper
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
2.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Texas United Corp
Operator
United Salt Corporation
Mine
4102478

Narrative

Operator was wearing safety glasses with side shields but small particles managed to get into his left eye. No LTI or Restricted duty. Prescriptions for eye drops only.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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