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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220040750042 · 03/09/2004 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by rolling or sliding 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
0
Mine experience
0.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
3401289

Narrative

EE HAD BEEN CUTTING, & HAD HIS FACE SHIELD ON, & HE WAS FINISHED FOR A MINUTE, SO HE PUT THE SHIELD UP IN THE STORED POSITION. WHILE IN THAT POSITION, DUST SETTLED ON IT, THEN HE LOOKED UP AT HIS FELLOW WORKERS, & THE DUST SLID OFF OF HIS SHIELD & BEHIND HIS SAFETY GLASSES DIRECTLY INTO BOTH EYES. EE STATED HIS EYES BURNED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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