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MACHINERY

220062090027 · 07/17/2006 · McMurry Ready Mix

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
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ron McMurry
Operator
McMurry Ready Mix
Mine
4801363

Narrative

Miner was using pneumatic tools while performing post shift equipment maintenance. Dirt/debris was blown into miners right eye. Eye wash solution was used to flush the debris out of the eye. Eye was still irritated the following day which prompted the miner to see a doctor. An abrasion on the eyeball was diagnosed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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