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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220042880012 · 10/04/2004 · Holcim (US) Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Pumper
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holcim (US) Incorporated
Mine
2300053

Narrative

Employee was using a chipping hammer to remove cement buildup from the framework of C-16 and C-20 conveyor belts when a foreign object entered her right eye. Foreign body was removed, but resulted in a corneal abrasion, and prescription medication was administered.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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