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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220013650024 · 12/07/2001 · Superior Ready Mix Concrete L P

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
J Brouwer Investments Inc
Operator
Superior Ready Mix Concrete L P
Mine
0400089

Narrative

OPERATOR HAS A BUNGY CORD ATTACHED TO CB RADIO MIKE TO KEEP IT FROM SWINGING INSIDE CAB OF LOADER. WHEN HE PULLED THE CORD TO TALK IT CAME LOOSE AND STRUCK HIM IN THE FACE BREAKING HIS GLASSES AND GETTING GLASS IN HIS EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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