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MACHINERY

220062150014 · 07/27/2006 · Reynolds Sand & Gravel LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
2
Mine experience
2.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Gary R Reynolds; Robert B Reynolds
Operator
Reynolds Sand & Gravel LLC
Mine
4202192

Narrative

While grinding a j-bolt during a screen cloth change, a piece of metal pierced the operator's right eye, resulting in pain and temporary vision impairment. The operator claims to have been wearing safety glasses at the time.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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