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MACHINERY

220042860070 · 08/10/2004 · Holcim (Texas) LP

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Blow gun, Airlance
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd; Crow Holdings
Operator
Holcim (Texas) LP
Mine
4103307

Narrative

WHILE FIRING THE CANNONS ON LINE #2, EE HAD TO LOOK UP AND REACH OVERHEAD. WHEN ONE OF THE CANNONS FIRED IT DISLODGED LOOSE MATERIAL THAT FELL INTO EE'S LEFT EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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