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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220040610061 · 02/23/2004 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
13.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
4000098

Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING A LINER IN THE BED OF A 773D CAT HAUL TRUCK. AFTER WELDING, HE WAS CHIPPING SLAG OFF THE WELD AND A PIECE OF SLAG GOT IN HIS RIGHT EYE. EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS WEARING EYE PROTECTION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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