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220133160047 · 11/07/2013 · Ormet Primary Aluminum Corp/Burnside Div

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ormet Corporation
Operator
Ormet Primary Aluminum Corp/Burnside Div
Mine
1600354

Narrative

Employee was walking from Powerhouse jobsite to field maintenance shop on windy day with wind gusts up to 24 mph, when he noticed an irritated sensation in his right eye. Eye flushed by RN prior to sending to Dr., then referred to another Dr. He reported wearing safety glasses. Antibiotic drops ordered for four days. No restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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