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MACHINERY

220150020009 · 12/28/2014 · Pete Lien & Sons Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Hydrate plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
KILN PROD,INC BLDUP,REMOV
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Pete Lien & Sons Inc
Operator
Pete Lien & Sons Inc
Mine
3900020

Narrative

EE was chipping out the Ducon Scrubber above the hydrator unit using an air chisel. A piece lime or scale entered his left eye behind his safety glasses and full faced mask he was wearing. EE was seen by a physician the following day who removed the particle and prescribed medications to treated corneal abrasion. No other restrictions were put into place.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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