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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220033500019 · 12/05/2003 · Argos Puerto Rico Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
25
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Italcementi Spa
Operator
Argos Puerto Rico Corp
Mine
5400120

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING USED WOOD PALLETS FROM THE FIRING FLOOR AREA WITH THE FORKLIFT. ONE OF THE PALLETS WAS CRUSHED AND DAMAGED. AS HE PROCEEDED TO DISMANTLE IT WITH A HAMMER, A PIECE OF NAIL BROKE LOOSE AND IMPACTED HIM IN THE RIGHT EYE. AT THAT MOMENT THE EMPLOYEE WAS NOT WEARING HIS SAFETY GLASSES. THE IMPACT LACERATED THE EYE AND HE REQUIRED SURGERY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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