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MACHINERY

220041590065 · 06/02/2004 · Palm Beach Aggregate Inc

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
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
3
Mine experience
0.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Michael Klein
Operator
Palm Beach Aggregate Inc
Mine
0801160

Narrative

EE WAS GREASING A GRADER (V-JOINT) IN A CONFINED SPACE USING A COMPRESSED-AIR GREASE GUN. EE WAS HIT IN THE EYE BY GREASE WHICH CAME THROUGH THE NIPPLE AND SHOT BACK ONTO HIM. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES BUT THE GREASE STILL MANAGED TO GET IN HIS EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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