MACHINERY

Name: MACHINERY at Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.
Start: 04/15/2026

220261210013 · 04/15/2026 · Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.

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: Welding or cutting
Injury source: MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury: CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part: EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost: 0
Mine experience: 10 years

Operator

Controller (parent): Imerys S A
Operator: Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.
Mine: 4500939

Narrative

Worker was welding in shop. They removed their welding hood after completing a weld and the slag popped and sent material into their eye. The material had to be removed by medical professionals and they were prescribed antibiotic and steroidal eye drops.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown