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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220152510023 · 09/02/2015 · U.S. Lime Company-St. Clair

Details

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

Operator

Controller (parent)
United States Lime & Minerals Inc
Operator
U.S. Lime Company-St. Clair
Mine
3400282

Narrative

While welding, a shop fan was re-positioned blowing dust in the victim's eye. The following morning, victim was in discomfort and was treated by a physician to remove a piece of rust and was issued a prescription eye drop.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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