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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220130040030 · 12/29/2012 · Mitsubishi Cement Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
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
2
Mine experience
8.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mitsubishi Corp
Operator
Mitsubishi Cement Corp
Mine
0400157

Narrative

While moving dust bags on shoulder, materiel shot from bags into face and eyes. Employee was wearing eye protection and dust got into left eye around the safety glasses. Employee rinsed eye and didn't have a problem rest of shift. Next day (Sun) Called Super and reported. Emp. went to Doctor and had foreign body removed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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