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220042010008 · 07/05/2004 · Cemex de Puerto Rico

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
4
Mine experience
5.87 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex de Puerto Rico
Mine
5400001

Narrative

Employee was trying to open a gate at Tertiary duct when a gust of wind picked up dust particules from the floor that fell into his eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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