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MACHINERY

220012290041 · 08/06/2001 · Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.

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
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
Mine experience
0.76 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hanson PLC
Operator
Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.
Mine
1200068

Narrative

EE WAS CUTTING WITH A PLASMA CUTTING TORCH ON A RUSTY TANK. BOTTOM. HE WAS WEARING FUEL FACE CUTTING SHIELD WITH SAFETY GLASSES. AERT RUST MAY HAVE COME FROM BEHIND AND LANDED IN HIS GLASSES O R IT COULD HAVE TURN THE DUST PARTICLES IN THE AIR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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