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220141570020 · 06/05/2014 · Carmeuse Lime Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Inspector
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime Inc
Mine
3600017

Narrative

Employee was walking on North roadway adjacent Kiln 5 bag house when dust/particulate blew into left eye. Employee was wearing safety glasses at the time. Flushing with saline solution was not effective and employee sought medical attention. Examination revealed minor abrasions to cornea and topical antibiotic was prescribed. Employee returned to duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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