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MACHINERY

220010160023 · 01/09/2001 · Holnam Inc

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
Welding or cutting
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
28.82 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holnam Inc
Mine
2300053

Narrative

EE WAS USING A WELDER AND PATCHING A HOLE IN THE RECLAIM DUST LINE AT PIER 4 WHEN HE GOT DUST IN HIS LEFT EYE. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES ANDWELDING HOOD AT THE TIME(DUST MAY HAVE COLLECTED ON INSIDE OF WELDING HOOD BEFORE EE BROUGHT IT DOWN OVER HIS FACE). PHYSICIAN PRESCRIBED MEDICATION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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