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MACHINERY

220232560013 · 08/17/2023 · Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
7.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Tata Chemicals Ltd
Operator
Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners LLC
Mine
4800155

Narrative

Working in 7 shaft area when employee felt something in eye. Thought it was a small lump of dust or rock. Flushed eye out & wiped with gauze. The material that felt like a lump in the eye was gone. Employee didn't feel further treatment was needed at the time. The employee went to see an off site doctor on 08/18/23. And employee received prescription medication for eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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