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220143570029 · 12/08/2014 · O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
Activity
Hand load, Hand shoveling
Injury source
SAND,GRAVEL,SHELL
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company
Mine
2000061

Narrative

NOTE: Did not have enough information to say is reportable until today. Hospital refused to provide info. Employee was shoveling sand in windy conditions, sand got into eye. Was wearing safety glasses but not goggles. Went to ER. Employee today stated he was given prescription antibiotic and corneal abrasion. No lost time/restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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