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MACHINERY

220050820004 · 03/10/2005 · Cemex Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Mill equipment
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex Inc
Mine
4000840

Narrative

The injury occurred at the intersection of the packer discharge conveyor and the incline conveyor. A flapper plate catches the bag as it comes off the discharge conveyor. It was at this point 2 bags became jammed. The employee cut one bag open to allow the material out. The second bag bacame dislodged and caused material from the first bag to blow into the employee's face.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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