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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220022590036 · 08/14/2002 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1200063

Narrative

THE EE WAS CLEANING THE SOUTH TOWER USING A BROOM TO SWEEP THE FLOORS. AIRBORNE DUST ENTERED THE EE'S RIGHT EYE WHILE PERFORMING THIS TASK. THE EE WENT TO THE DR. AND HAD THE EYE FLUSHED AND W AS GIVEN A PRESCRIPTION OF EYE DROPS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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