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MACHINERY

220071440034 · 05/14/2007 · Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC

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
LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC
Mine
0100003

Narrative

EE was welding when he turned to get a part when another EE began grinding. The grinding debris went under EE's safety glasses & struck his left eye. He suffered a corneal abrasion and was treated with an eyewash & antibacterial cream from the physican. No futher problems have been noted.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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