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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220173070016 · 10/23/2017 · Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc.

Details

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

Operator

Controller (parent)
Atlantic Carbon Group PLC
Operator
Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc.
Mine
3608745

Narrative

While repairing the support brackets for the utility body underneath a service truck, the employee attempted to remove the bolts from the bracket. Dirt and rust fell from underneath the truck and struck the employee on the forehead and fell underneath safety glasses. Dirt or rust went into the employee's eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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