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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220161580009 · 05/27/2016 · Austin White Lime Company, Ltd.

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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
18.37 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
J.O. Robinson
Operator
Austin White Lime Company, Ltd.
Mine
4100001

Narrative

Employee was blowing down the bag flattener with compressed air to remove dust. Particles got behind EE's glasses and into EE's eye causing irritation. Employee requested medical attention on 6/1/16. Eye prescription prescribed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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