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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220033280089 · 06/18/2003 · Phoenix Cement

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
9.09 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Operator
Phoenix Cement
Mine
0200001

Narrative

WHILE TIGHTENING TRAVERSE CABLE ON DC-505 MATERIAL FELL FROM ROOF AND LODGED IN MY EYE. TRIED FLUSHING OUT, BUT HAD PROBLEMS AFTER WORK WITH IRRITUTION. WENT TO EYE DR ON 6-19-03.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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