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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
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