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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220001450021 · 05/04/2000 · Holcim (Texas) LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
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
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
9
Mine experience
1.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd; Crow Holdings
Operator
Holcim (Texas) LP
Mine
4103307

Narrative

AFTER LOADING TANK TRUCK WITH KILN BYPASS DUST, EMPLOYEE CLOSED LID. THERE WAS DUST AROUND LID WHEN HE DROPPED THE LID TO CLOSE IT. DUST BLEW UP INTO HIS EYES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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