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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220041030042 · 03/31/2004 · Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
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
0
Mine experience
3.9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hanson PLC
Operator
Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg LLC
Mine
3100074

Narrative

A LOCKPOST WEDGE IN A 4 1/4 CRUSHER WAS EJECTED FROM THE LOCKPOST DURING AN ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE, STRIKING THE EE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS FACE. HIS SAFETY GLASSES ABSORBED THE IMPACT LIMITING THE INJURY TO THE EYE ORBIT AREA. THE RESULT WAS CONTUSION & MINOR LACERATION, BUT NO DAMAGE TO THE EYE. RESTRICTED DUTY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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