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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220241990004 · 07/12/2024 · Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Energy Fuels Inc
Operator
Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc.
Mine
4201429

Narrative

Employee picked up a flex hose to move it. During the movement something flew into EE' eyes. Later during the shift EE' eyes became itchy and irritated. The employee was wearing safety glasses at the time of the incident. The employee was taken to the Emergency Room where EE was treated for a bilateral abrasion of the cornea. EE was given an antibiotic to treat the scratches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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