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MACHINERY

220031110063 · 03/29/2003 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
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
7.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1800017

Narrative

AS INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING IN WINDY CONDITIONS, A PIECE OF SLAG WENT BEHIND HIS WELDING SHIELD AND SAFETY GLASSES, AND BECOMING LODGED IN HIS RIGHT EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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