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220171630025 · 03/25/2017 · EP Minerals, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
EP Management Corporation
Operator
EP Minerals, LLC
Mine
2600680

Narrative

Employee was walking back to the mill when a gust of wind blew a particle of dust into EE's eye. The employee ended up going to EE's own doctor off shift without informing the employer. The doctor only had to use a q-tip to get the particle out and then irrigated the eye. No prescription eye drops were administered. No work restrictions were issued.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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