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MACHINERY

220172860012 · 10/11/2017 · Irving Materials Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Earl Brinker
Operator
Irving Materials Inc
Mine
1201034

Narrative

EE started having eye irritation on 10/11 at 0900 hours. It is believed that a shard of metal from grinding the previous day caused the irritation to the eye. The flake of metal was removed and EE given antibiotics for this injury. EE was returned to work with no restrictions. During the grinding process EE was in full and appropriate PPE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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