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220171430012 · 05/17/2017 · Graymont Western Lime Inc.

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
Surface equipment, NEC
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Graymont Ltd
Operator
Graymont Western Lime Inc.
Mine
4700222

Narrative

While operating a crane a wind storm suddenly popped up. This storm kicked up a bunch of dust in the path of employee. EE was wearing safety glasses and other personal protective equipment. During the wind storm some dust got in the left eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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