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MACHINERY

220050380084 · 02/02/2005 · Cantera El Pozo Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Bulldozer
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
17
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Haydee Franqui
Operator
Cantera El Pozo Inc.
Mine
5400362

Narrative

A column of fugitive dust blew at the face of the employee with particles causing injury and temporary blindness in his left eye. Employee had to abandon work and seek medical assistance.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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