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MACHINERY

220021610093 · 05/30/2002 · Mountain Cement Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Blow gun, Airlance
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
3.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Eagle Materials Inc
Operator
Mountain Cement Company LLC
Mine
4800007

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLEAR A BLOCKAGE WITH AN AIR LANCE. WHEN MATERIAL WAS DISCHARGED IT BLEW OUT AND INTO HIS FACE. DUST ENTERED EYES AND HE WAS NOT ABLE TO REMOVE IT WITH MATERIALS AT PLANT. EYES WERE FLUSHED AT LOCAL HOSPITAL AND EMPLOYEE WAS PRESCRIBED AN ANTIBIOTIC TO PREVENT INFECTION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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