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220020910107 · 03/23/2002 · Holcim (Texas) LP

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.76 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd; Crow Holdings
Operator
Holcim (Texas) LP
Mine
4103307

Narrative

PROD HELPER WAS RACKING OUT THE MATERIAL FROM THE PYROCLONE ELBOW INTO THE DISCHARGE CHUTE. FALL MATERIAL PUFFED OUT OF CHUTE. WINDY CONDITIONS BLEW THE DUST UNDER THE FACE SHIELD AND SAFETY G LASSES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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