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MACHINERY

220050980054 · 04/05/2005 · Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

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
Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
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
40 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Martin Marietta Materials Inc
Operator
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
Mine
3300156

Narrative

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR WAS TRYING TO INSPECT THE #1 KILN BURNER PIPE DURING A TEMP. OUTAGE BY LOOKING THROUGH THE SMALL INSPECTION DOOR UNDER THE BURNER PIPE. AT APPROX. 8 AM WHILE LOOKING AT THE BURNER PIPE, A SUDDEN PUFFING OF DUST OCCURRED & DUST PARTICLE GOT INTO HIS RT. EYE THROUGH HIS SIDE-SHIELDED SAFETY GLASSES REQUIRING MEDICAL ATTN. & RX DROPS TO HEAL.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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