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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220143110003 · 10/28/2014 · The Doe Run Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Renco Group
Operator
The Doe Run Company
Mine
2300457

Narrative

EE was changing a pop off valve on the SO2 tank. The gas leaked around the rupture disc assembly. The EE received only first aid treatment at that time. On 11-4-14 EE still having irritation in eye, EE taken to eye dr. Eye dr. prescribed eye drop to alleviate discomfort and returned to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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