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MACHINERY
220041100013 · 11/26/2003 · West Hawaii Concrete
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Struck by flying object
Occupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity Hand tools (powered)
Injury source PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury DUST IN EYES
Body part EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost 4
Mine experience 0.54 years
Operator
Controller (parent) MDU Resources Group Inc
Operator West Hawaii Concrete
Mine 5100195
Narrative Blowing dirt off a piece of equipment with an air gun, dirt went into eye. Employee did not report injury until the end of december. Took sick leave before reporting the incident.
Source
Authoritative MSHA Open Government Data
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