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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220030870040 · 03/24/2003 · Cemex

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
RMC Group PLC
Operator
Cemex
Mine
0404056

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HIT IN THE EYE BY A STREAM OF CEMENT DUST AS HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLEAR A PLUGGED AIR SLIDE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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