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MACHINERY

220040340012 · 01/23/2004 · Holcim (US) Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling 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
25.3 years

Operator

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

Narrative

DURING KILN SHUTDOWN, EMPLOYEE WAS USING IMPACT WRENCH TO TIGHTEN BOLTS ON THE MID-KILN PROBES AT THE ROTARY KILN BETWEEN THE SHELL AND SHROUD. TO DO THE JOB, HE HAD TO LAY ON HIS BACK OR SIDE , AND HE GOT A FOREIGN BODY IN HIS RIGHT EYE. PHYSICIAN REMOVED FB WITH NEEDLE AND PRESCRIBED MEDICATION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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