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MACHINERY

220023390027 · 11/23/2002 · Holcim (US) Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
KILN PROD,INC BLDUP,REMOV
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
6.84 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holcim (US) Incorporated
Mine
2300053

Narrative

EE WAS USING AN AIR CHIPPING HAMMER TO REMOVE CEMENT CLINKER BUILDUP OFF THE BACK OF AN ENDLOADER BUCKET, WHEN A PIECE OF CLINKER FLEW INTO HIS RIGHT EYE. (EE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES WITH S IDE SHIELDS.) EE WENT TO ER, WHERE EYE DROPS WERE PRESCRIBED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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