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MACHINERY

220181230024 · 04/28/2018 · Nestle Purina Pet Care

Details

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

Operator

Controller (parent)
Nestle S A
Operator
Nestle Purina Pet Care
Mine
2301602

Narrative

EE using hand drill to drill hole in metal cabinet. Had discomfort in eye afterwards but did not report till next day. EE taken to medical provider. A foreign body was removed from right eye. Prescription given for prevention of infection. EE wearing safety glasses but admits to rushing & not considering hazard. EE returned to work same day. No restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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