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MACHINERY

220033030009 · 10/24/2003 · Cemex Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
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
17.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex Inc
Mine
3600165

Narrative

EE WAS REPAIRING A BROKEN TOOTH ON A LOADER BUCKET. REPAIRS INVOLVED BURNING, GRINDING, & WELDING. A SLIVER OF METAL BECAME EMBEDDED IN HIS LEFT EYE. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES & A FACE SHI ELD WHILE DOING THE REPAIRS. THE METAL WAS REMOVED BY A DR. AT THE E.R.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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