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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220261530011 · 05/22/2026 · Columbia River Carbonates

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
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
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Northwest Carbonates; Bleeck Management
Operator
Columbia River Carbonates
Mine
4503286

Narrative

Miner leaned forward onto a full FIBC to tie the top spout closed which caused powder to exit the top spout into their face. The dust bypassed their safety glasses causing irritation to the left eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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