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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220220240006 · 01/13/2022 · Carbo Ceramics Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Wilks Brothers LLC
Operator
Carbo Ceramics Inc
Mine
0901108

Narrative

Employee was cleaning up around Kiln back spill hopper. Material falling to floor got behind EE's safety glasses and created irritation in and around EE's eyes. EE rubbed eyes with EE's hands, later infection appeared specifically around EE's right eye. EE sought medical attention at Macon Occupational and was referred to Georgia Eye Care Center, who prescribed an oral antibiotic.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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