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MACHINERY

220013620029 · 12/18/2001 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
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
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
0100853

Narrative

EE HAD WORKED IN THE WELDING SHOP GRINDING ON A PIECE OF STEEL. HE HAD ALSO WELDED FLANGES ON 8""PIPE. EE LEFT WORK AT 4:30PM. AROUND 9:00PM LT. EYE STARTED TO HURT BAD ENOUGH THAT EE FELT HE NEEDED TO GO TO E.R. DR. REMOVED A PIECE OF METAL FROM LT. EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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