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MACHINERY

220022320025 · 07/26/2002 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
Mine experience
16 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
3800536

Narrative

EE HAD JUST CUT THE BOLTS OFF HOLDING A METAL STRUCTURE TO THE OLD STARTER BUILDING. EE PULLED ON THE STRUCTURE TO FREE IT WHEN SLAG & RUST FLEW INTO HIS FACE. PIECES ROLLED DOWN HIS FACE & LO DGED INTO THE CORNER OF HIS EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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