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MACHINERY

220143280044 · 11/22/2014 · Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Bagging, Package operator
Activity
Mill equipment
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc
Mine
0900030

Narrative

Employee was operating a bagging station filling 50 lb. bags of product. A bag overfilled and burst sending product into the employee's right eye and causing irritation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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