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MACHINERY

220070510002 · 01/04/2007 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Drill operator
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
DRIL-PRCUSV,HRD ROC,JKHMR
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1800017

Narrative

This employee was trying to free a stuck drill, when a hydraulic line on the drill ruptured, spraying oil into his eyes. His eyes were washed out and the employee was sent to a clinic for treatment. He had no restrictions. On 2/15/2007, this employee went back to the clinic for eye problems and was put on modified duty indicating no ultraviolet or weld arc exposure.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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