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MACHINERY

220002300018 · 07/20/2000 · Essroc Cement

Details

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

Operator

Controller (parent)
Italcementi Spa
Operator
Essroc Cement
Mine
1800001

Narrative

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS WORKING ON #2 CLINKER COOLER. HE STUCK HIS HEAD INSIDE CLINKER BREAKER ACCESS DOOR TO CHECK HOW MANY MORE LIGHTS WERE NEEDED - CYCLONE FAN WAS RUNNING - PULLED DUST FRO M MAIN DRAG THAT BLEW UNDER SAFETY GLASSES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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