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220000470012 · 02/02/2000 · Southdown Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Southdown Inc
Operator
Southdown Inc
Mine
0500344

Narrative

EE WAS REPLACING BUCKETS ON A CLINKER BUCKET ELEVATOR WHEN THE WIND CAME UP BLOWING DUST IN EYES. ADMINISTERED FIRST AID AT PLANT AND THEN SENT TO EYE CARE CENTER TO REMOVE PARTICLES. PRESCRIP TION WAS ISSUED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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