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MACHINERY

220031470004 · 05/19/2003 · Lhoist North America of Texas Ltd

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
16.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Texas Ltd
Mine
4100013

Narrative

EE WAS UTILIZING A RIGHT ANGLE GRINDER TO REMOVE ROUGH EDGES IN PREP. OF WELDING TASK ON THE CL-520 SCREW IN THE QUARRY/MAINTENANCE SHOP. EE INDICATED THAT SAFETY GLASSES WERE BEING USED AT TH E TIME OF THIS ACCIDENT HOWEVER A FOREIGN BODY ENTERED THE LEFT EYE REQUIRING MEDICAL TREATMENT TO BE REMOVED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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