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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220122490035 · 08/28/2012 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Working with chemicals
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
4
Mine experience
4.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Stillwater Mining Company
Operator
Stillwater Mining Company
Mine
2401490

Narrative

Employee was putting resin into split set, when the tube ""popped"" open & squirted resin over the top of his safety glasses & hardhat, getting into his eyes. Went to medic. Then went to Doctor- who issued restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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