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MACHINERY

220062580015 · 09/11/2006 · Lehigh Cement Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
33.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Lehigh Cement Company LLC
Mine
0100043

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS COLLECTING OIL SAMPLE FROM SULLAIR COMPRESSOR. HE OPENED THE VALVE TO COLLECT WHICH HAD A HOSE CONNECTED TO IT. HE DID NOT HOLD THE HOSE AND THE PRESSURE WHIPPED THE HOSE AROUND AND SPRAY OIL IN HIS LEFT EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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