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220030900107 · 03/26/2003 · Nevada Cement Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
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
4.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Eagle Materials Inc
Operator
Nevada Cement Company
Mine
2600015

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON #2 COAL MILL, THE WIND BLEW DUST/DIRT INTO EMPLOYEE'S FACE, DRIFTING BEHIND EMPLOYEE'S PRESCRIPTION GLASSES AND CONTACTING HIS LEFT EYE. TAKEN TO DOCTOR 3-27-03.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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