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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220030840020 · 03/18/2003 · Ash Grove Cement Co

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Shopman repair cars, Mechanic
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
5.76 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ash Grove Cement Company
Operator
Ash Grove Cement Co
Mine
3502970

Narrative

EE WAS INSTALLING A DISTRIBUTION BAND AT THE TOP OF A CEMENT COOLER. EE BRUSHED THE BOTTOM OF A CATWALK BEAM WITH HIS HARD HAT DISLODGING ACCUMULATED DUST WHICH ENTERED HIS RIGHT EYE. EE TAKEN TO PHYSICIAN TO HAVE MATERIAL RINSED FROM EYE. PHYSICIAN PRESCRIBED EYEDROPS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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