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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220000770012 · 03/02/2000 · Mountain Cement Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Eagle Materials Inc
Operator
Mountain Cement Company LLC
Mine
4800007

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO SAW CUT AN OPENING IN THE CONCRETE.HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASS AND A FACE SHIELD ALONG WITH RESPIRATOR BECAUSE OF THE DUST. HE STOPPED CUTTING AND WAS TAKING A SHORT BR EAK AND WAS REMOVING HIS SAFETY EQUIPMENT CAUSING THE DUST TO FALL IN HIS EYES. HE STARTED RUBBING HIS EYES AND PUSHED THE DUST FARTHER. THEN WE TOOK HIM TO ER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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