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MACHINERY

220060900007 · 03/25/2006 · Holcim (US) Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holcim (US) Incorporated
Mine
2300053

Narrative

The cement raw mill was being manually turned by a crane. A bolt holding the choker cable broke, causing a jolt to the mill and releasing a large cloud of dust and debris. As employee standing by watching the process (wearing safety glasses) looked up, foreign body entered his left eye. Eye doctor removed metallic FB on 3/27/06 and prescribed drops.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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