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MACHINERY

220112240033 · 08/02/2011 · IMV Nevada

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Blow gun, Airlance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Bonnie L Wahl
Operator
IMV Nevada
Mine
2601043

Narrative

Miner was blowing debris with air hose when a piece of debris fell in his right eye. Miner did not report injury until 8/4/11 and was taken by Safety to see an eye specialist. Doctor did not find anything wrong with eye. Said the red will go away in a few days. Miner returned to work and finished his day. Miner was wearing his safety glasses.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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