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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220180160021 · 01/12/2018 · The Quartz Corp USA

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A; Norsk Mineral AS
Operator
The Quartz Corp USA
Mine
3101334

Narrative

While unclogging a chemical supply line material inadvertently contacted miners left eye. Causing a chemical burn to the eye

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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