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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220031010036 · 04/04/2003 · Cemex Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
16.76 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex Inc
Mine
3600165

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN #1 CLINKER COOLER IN THE AIR CHAMBER COMPARTMENT WHEN A FOREIGN OBJECT FELL INTO HIS RIGHT EYE. MATERIAL FELL FROM OVERHEAD. HE WENT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND A PIECE O F METAL WAS REMOVED THAT WAS EMBEDDED IN HIS EYE. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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