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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220180050020 · 12/20/2017 · Graymont Western Us Inc
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type Struck by flying object
Occupation Dryer operator, Kiln operator, Dry plant operator, Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
Activity Handling supplies or material
Injury source PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost 0
Mine experience 3.42 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Graymont Ltd
Operator Graymont Western Us Inc
Mine 2601906
Narrative Employee was helping with cleanup when a small bit of dirt flew up and went under the safety glasses, hitting the eye. Employee sustained a small abrasion and was given prescription eye drops and returned to work.
Source
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