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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220162430027 · 08/28/2016 · O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Rubbed or abraded
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company
Mine
2000061

Narrative

Employee was walking through final screening station when EE stopped to rub right eye. The employee removed glove and rubbed with right index finger. Shortly after that the eye became irritated and the employee flushed it with eyewash at the office. Further irritation resulted in employee seeking medical treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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