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MACHINERY

220262740014 · 09/29/2026 · Specialty Granules LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Specialty Granules LLC
Operator
Specialty Granules LLC
Mine
4700148

Narrative

Employee was grinding on a cracked I-beam to prep for welding. EE was wearing a welding hood/face shield and safety glasses. Some grinding dust breached EE's PPE. EE used the available eye wash. A few hours later while at home EE was experiencing eye pain and went to the ER for evaluation. Was given Erythromycin Ointment and referred to a Eye Doctor for debridement.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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