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MACHINERY

220010800006 · 03/09/2001 · Essroc Cement Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
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
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Italcementi Spa
Operator
Essroc Cement Corp
Mine
2002461

Narrative

WHILE USING AN AIR CHIPPER, A PIECE OF METAL FLEW INTO THE EE'S EYE. THE EE WIPED HIS EYE TO TRY AND DISLODGE THE METAL WHICH CAUSED THE LACERATION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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