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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220120530017 · 02/09/2012 · MLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Cleanup man, Cleanup worker
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
0
Mine experience
0.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Margaret J Heckman
Operator
MLC
Mine
2300542

Narrative

Employee stated he was using a Max Vac system when the hose became hooked on something. As the hose sprung forward it was covered with lime and flew lime into his right eye. Employee was given a prescription for his eye and instructed to work light duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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