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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220231790026 · 06/21/2023 · United States Gypsum Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USG Corporation
Operator
United States Gypsum Company
Mine
3400266

Narrative

Employee was collecting a transmission oil sample on a front-end loader. The sample catch tube was attached to the pressure test port and when it opened the valve, transmission oil was sprayed into the employee's eyes, requiring them to be flushed and eye drops administered.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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