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MACHINERY

220002620146 · 08/31/2000 · CalMat Co

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.94 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
Operator
CalMat Co
Mine
0401984

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WENT TO SEE THE DOCTOR ON 8-31-00 WHO REMOVED A FOREIGN OBJECT EMBEDDED IN RIGHT EYE. WHILE WELDING, A CHIP OF HOT, DRIED PAINT ENTERED INTO EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT EYE UNDERNEATH HIS CUTTI NG GLASSES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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