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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220040890035 · 03/17/2004 · Lehigh Southwest Cement
Details
Degree of injury DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type Struck by flying object
Occupation Pumper
Activity Machine maintenance
Injury source PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury DUST IN EYES
Body part EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost 0
Mine experience 18.54 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator Lehigh Southwest Cement
Mine 0400196
Narrative Employee was removing large pieces of hardened cement. After removing a large piece, fine powdered cement flushed into ee's face and eyes. The right eye received an abrasion.
Source
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