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MACHINERY

220010160107 · 01/06/2001 · TXI (A/K/A Texas Industries Inc)

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
28 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Texas Industries Inc
Operator
TXI (A/K/A Texas Industries Inc)
Mine
1600334

Narrative

EE WAS GRINDING THE ROUGH EDGES OFF THE END OF AN 18"" PRYBAR WITH A 4"" SIDE SHAFT GRINDER. A PIECE OF METAL LODGED IN HIS RIGHT EYE. HE WENT TO THE ER AND HAD THE METAL REMOVED. EE WAS WEARING GOGGLES OVER HIS PRESCRIPTION GLASSES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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