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MACHINERY

220181490011 · 05/22/2018 · Huber Carbonates LLC.

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
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
1.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
J M Huber Corp
Operator
Huber Carbonates LLC.
Mine
0901093

Narrative

Employee was using a pneumatic impact wrench to repair equipment. When air was supplied to the wrench, the front facing exhaust stream of the wrench stirred up debris which was blown into the employee's eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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