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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220031950140 · 07/11/2003 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

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
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
3.94 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
3101357

Narrative

EE WAS WORKING ON EXHAUST SYSTEM OF A PICKUP TRUCK WHILE LYING ON HIS BACK. DIRT FELL FROM UNDERTHE TRUCK LANDING ON HIS FOREHEAD. THIS ALLOWED DUST TO GET IN BETWEEN HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND HI S FACE AND GETTING IN HIS EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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