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MACHINERY

220053040095 · 10/19/2005 · Cemex Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
36.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex Inc
Mine
3300161

Narrative

Grinding on a hole in a shroud in the raw mill, he got dust or dirt in his right eye. Flushed eye with saline solution. Eye didn't improve in two days so he went to urgent care. Doctor applied prescription eye drops. Employee was wearing safety glasses and grinding shield.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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