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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220223420003 · 12/03/2022 · PCS Phosphate Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling 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
6.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Nutrien LTD
Operator
PCS Phosphate Company Inc
Mine
3100212

Narrative

A Mill Maintenance Technician was in the process of disassembling #1 & #2 ITV (Internal Transfer Valve) on the #1 Calciner. While performing the task dry calcine rock dust fell from overhead. The technician felt something in their left eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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