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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220151280011 · 05/05/2015 · Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.79 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mosaic Company
Operator
Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC
Mine
0800981

Narrative

Employee notified supervisor of a ""slight"" irritation in left eye. EE suspected it was debris from gusty winds while working on the 2nd floor of flotation plant replacing floor grating. After work employee sought medical attention from personal eye doctor who removed a small piece of debris from left eye around cornea, and prescription medication.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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