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MACHINERY

220241590021 · 06/03/2024 · US Vanadium - Benton, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.73 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
US Vanadium Holding Company, LLC
Operator
US Vanadium - Benton, LLC
Mine
0300261

Narrative

Baghouse pulsed air which blew dust into right eye when worker looked into an inspection port door to see why screw wasn't working correctly.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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