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MACHINERY

220001080012 · 04/04/2000 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
Mine experience
4.03 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
0900802

Narrative

EE REPAIRING 42 X 48 JAW PITMAN. JOB REQUIRED A LOT OF GRINDING. HE NOTICED AN EYE IRRITATION STILL PRESENT ON 4/4/00. REPORTED TO HIS SUPERVISOR HE FELT O.K. IRRITATION STILL PRESENT ON 4/6. WENT TO CLINIC TO HAVE IT REMOVED. EE OBSERVED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WEARING PROPER PPE. OBJECT COULD HAVE ENTERED EYE SEVERAL WAYS (FALLEN FROM CLOTHING, WIPED IN EYE ETC)

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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