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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
Machine
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