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220190570008 · 02/21/2019 · Grefco Minerals Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand load, Hand shoveling
Injury source
LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
3
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Dicalite Management Group LLC
Operator
Grefco Minerals Inc
Mine
2600125

Narrative

Employee was shoveling dirt near kiln area during strong winds. Wind blew material back into employee's face and into right eye. Material could not be effectively removed on site and employee visited doctor. Doctor was able to remove material. Resulted in scratched cornea in right eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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