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MACHINERY

220032830045 · 10/04/2003 · Amrize Cement Inc.

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
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc.
Mine
0102343

Narrative

EE WAS USING A 4 1/2 INCH GRINDER WITH A WIRE WHEEL. HE WAS CLEANING AN ELEVATOR DOOR. MATERIAL SETTLED ON THE RIM OF FACE SHIELD AND WHEN HE LOOKED UP MATERIAL SLID OFF THE SHIELD INTO HIS FA CE. EE WAS WEARING FACE SHIELD AND SAFETY GLASSES AT TIME OF INCIDENT. EE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION. TRASH IN RIGHT EYE- EYE SCRATCHED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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