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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220111710005 · 06/08/2011 · Greer Industries Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
8
Mine experience
2.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Greer Industries Inc
Operator
Greer Industries Inc
Mine
4600015

Narrative

While attempting to open a plugged air line by taking a quick connect fitting off the pressure on the air line pushed dust into the operator's eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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