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MACHINERY

220070440021 · 01/30/2007 · Rockydale Quarries Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
David D Willis
Operator
Rockydale Quarries Corporation
Mine
4400105

Narrative

Employee not sure if air blast from oxygen side of torch caused a piece of dirt or slag to get into eye. Physician removed object with no problem. This accident was not reported to supervisor until 02/03/2007.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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