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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220001850127 · 06/27/2000 · Blue Circle Cement

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blue Circle Industries Plc
Operator
Blue Circle Cement
Mine
3800305

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WENT INSIDE FINISH MILL DUST COLLECTOR TO ASSIST IN VACUUMING UP FEED. A WALL OF FEED GAVE WAY, PUSHING EMPLOYEE THROUGH DUST COLLECTOR. FEED GOT INTO HIS EYE & HE HURT HIS KNEE TRY ING TO STOP HIMSELF.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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