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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220120810042 · 03/19/2012 · O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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
4.35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company
Mine
2000062

Narrative

Employee was chipping away welding slag when he felt something in his eye. He kept on working and reported the next day that his eye was bothering him. He was taken to the doctor's office and an anti-biotic drop was placed in his eye. He was wearing safety glasses with side shields and hard hat.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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