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MACHINERY

220060410021 · 02/06/2006 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

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
Welding or cutting
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.71 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
4100075

Narrative

Injured was cutting old plate off the top of primary crusher jaw dies when wet material behind plate cut area popped and shot debris out. One piece found its way under his new-style cutting glasses (not goggles) and created a superficial cornea injury to his left eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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