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MACHINERY

220021960086 · 07/02/2002 · Carmeuse Lime Inc

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
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
Mine experience
23.03 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime Inc
Mine
1200426

Narrative

EE WAS USING PORTABLE GRINDER TO COMPLETE REPAIR TASKS ON TRUCK SCALE. EE WAS WEARING ALL REQUIRED EYE PROTECTION(S.GLASSES/FULL FACE SHIELD). WIND APPARENTLY WAS BLOWING AT EE'S BACK & AIRBOR NE MATERIAL WAS BLOWN INTO THE FACE SHIELD CAUSING A PIECE OF MATERIAL TO FLY INTO HIS EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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