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220163370012 · 11/25/2016 · Linwood Mining and Minerals Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mc Carthy- Bush Corp
Operator
Linwood Mining and Minerals Corporation
Mine
1301617

Narrative

Lime Plant maintenance employee got lime dust in eye. The weather was windy. EE was wearing safety glasses with side shields. EE flushed eye several times with no relief. Supervisor told EE to see a doctor. The doctor confirmed a chemical burn from the lime dust and gave employee prescription eye drops for treatment of any infection.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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