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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220051100015 · 02/22/2005 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Supervise
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
13.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1800017

Narrative

Supervisor was responding to help employee clear a clogged dust silo. Employee had already opened large door and digging out material. Supervisor realized that this was unsafe because material was still above door. While trying to close door, material flushed out and into eyes of supervisor. All employees instructed to verify silo is empty before opening doors.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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