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MACHINERY

220022240073 · 08/01/2002 · 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
36 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
3600015

Narrative

USING 8"" BENCH GRINDER TO REMOVE SHARP EDGE ON BOLT SHANK WHILE REPAIRING PARKING BRAKE ON WATER TRUCK. SAFETY GLASSES SLIPPED LOW ON EMPLOYEE'S NOSE, EXPOSING HIS EYES TO THE GRINDING HAZARDS . METAL PARTICLES FLEW INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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