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220171180017 · 04/21/2017 · The Quartz Corp USA

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
32 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A; Norsk Mineral AS
Operator
The Quartz Corp USA
Mine
3100354

Narrative

As employee crossed Altapass road to enter Plant 1 dust was blown into right eye. EE entered Plant 1 and flushed eye to remove dust. Then on 4/27/2017 EE reported to supervisor that EE thought eye was scratched. Management took the employee to eye doctor and had eye examined. It was found to be scratched but no particle found in eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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