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MACHINERY
220180610010 · 02/26/2018 · Whibco of New Jersey, Inc.
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Struck by flying object
Occupation Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
Activity Grinding
Injury source METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury DUST IN EYES
Body part EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost 1
Mine experience 34 years
Operator
Controller (parent) WHIBCO, Inc.
Operator Whibco of New Jersey, Inc.
Mine 2800546
Narrative Employee was smoothing out a piece of cut metal when a tiny shaving got into left eye. Employee was using a grinder with a buffer wheel. Employee was wearing safety glasses and gloves.
Source
Authoritative MSHA Open Government Data
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