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220032300119 · 08/06/2003 · Holcim (US) Incorporated

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
Walking, Running
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
23.88 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holcim (US) Incorporated
Mine
2300053

Narrative

WHILE WALKING FROM THE ELEVATOR TO THE CEMENT SILO CHUTE HE WAS REPAIRING . WIND BLEW A FOREIGN OBJECT INTO EE LEFT EYE. SAW PHYSICIAN ON 8-7-03. EYE WAS NUMBED, FOREIGN BODY REMOVED AND EYE DROPS PRESCRIBED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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