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MACHINERY

220150430008 · 02/04/2015 · Arch Materials LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rogers Group Inc
Operator
Arch Materials LLC
Mine
3304578

Narrative

After completing some grinding activities the employee states they felt some dust or material fall on their face when they raised up the face shield. Employee also wiped their forehead off to clear the dust. Eye wash was used to flush the eye but still felt like something was in their eye. Dr. observed a scratch but nothing in the eye and prescribed antibiotic.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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