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MACHINERY

220040700005 · 03/03/2004 · Tarmac Florida Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
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
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Titan Cement International S A
Operator
Tarmac Florida Inc
Mine
0800051

Narrative

EE WAS WORKING IN AN AREA NEXT TO ANOTHER EE WHOWAS USING A GRINDER. EVIDENTLY A PIECE OF METAL FLEW INTO HIS RIGHT EYE. THE NEXT DAY HE WAS STILL BOTHERED IN HIS RIGHT EYE & WAS SENT TO A ME DICAL CLINIC & A PIECE OF METAL WAS REMOVED FROMRIGHT EYE. NO LASTING DAMAGE FROM INJURY. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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