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MACHINERY

220013020077 · 10/19/2001 · Cemex Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Wet down working place
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
18.36 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex Inc
Mine
4000840

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WATERBLASTING THE PREHEATER TOWER. HE WAS WEARING A FULL FACE SHIELD AND SAFETY GLASSES. HOWEVER, SUDT GATHERED ALONG THE RIM OF THE FACE SHIELD SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND WHEN HE LOOK ED UP, DUST ENTERED HIS EYES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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