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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220030720044 · 03/04/2003 · Essroc Cement Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
Mine experience
1.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Italcementi Spa
Operator
Essroc Cement Corp
Mine
1200065

Narrative

EE WAS IN THE BOTTOM SECTION OF #2 PRECIPITATOR FIELD WELDING IN A VERY DUSTY ENVIRONMENT. WHEN MOVING AROUND, DUST FELL FROM THE FRAMEWORK AND GOT BEHIND THE LEATHER HOOD INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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