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220243620002 · 12/23/2024 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck 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
1.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc
Mine
1500062

Narrative

EE states wind blew dust in EE's right eye on 12/23/2024 at approximately 9:00 am in the plant area. EE tried washing EE's eye and had another employee try again just before the end of EE's shift. At the start of EE shift on 12/24/2024 EE's supervisor noticed irritation to EE's right eye. The employee was taken to ER and found to have a right cornea abrasion.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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