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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

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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