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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220172720002 · 09/21/2017 · Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
27.42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hugh E Harvey
Operator
Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC
Mine
2900175

Narrative

Employee stepped onto cage, and updraft blew debris up past employee's face. Something went behind safety glasses and went into Right Eye, causing minor irritation. Employee flushed eye several times. Later in the day, eye was still irritated, so we took employee to town. Dr. flushed the eye. Dr. gave prescription for antibiotic ointment for precautionary measure.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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