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MACHINERY

220123490020 · 12/08/2012 · Knife River Corporation - North Central

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MDU Resources Group Inc
Operator
Knife River Corporation - North Central
Mine
3200950

Narrative

dust and metal grindings blew into eye of miner while repairing conveyor belt. Miner was wearing safety glasses and face shield, but should have worn goggles due to windy conditions, and postioned himself upwind of the work area.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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