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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220133240018 · 11/11/2013 · Glacial Sand & Gravel Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
WATER
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
11.92 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Snyder Associated Companies Inc
Operator
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company
Mine
3603183

Narrative

Employee was turning a water valve so he could adjust the spray bars on the 2B screen when the valve came apart and dirty water got into his eyes. The employee went to the emergency department where his eyes were flushed and a prescription was issued for a corneal abrasion.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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