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MACHINERY

220010990113 · 04/01/2001 · Holnam Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
3.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holnam Inc
Mine
2300053

Narrative

DURING KILN SHUT DOWN, EE WAS REAPLCING GRATES ON #2 CLINKER COOLER DRIVE. HE WAS HOLDING A WRENCH ON THE BOTTOM OF A GRATE WHILE ANOTHER EE USED AN IMPACT WRENCH ON THE TOP OF THE GRATE. THIS CAUSED CLINKER DUST TO FALL THROUGH THE GRATE AND GET INTO EE'S EYES, WHICH CAUSED CORNEAL ABRAISON TO HIS RIGHT EYE. EYE DROPS WERE PRESCRIBED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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