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POWERED HAULAGE

220072480021 · 08/28/2007 · Lafarge North America

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
10
Mine experience
0.37 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge North America
Mine
1300125

Narrative

Injured was standing in front of the open door to 225 feed chute when a baseball size rock was ejected and struck injured on the safety glasses. EE dropped to knees and covered face w/hands. The other ee noticed bleeding and called control room to call ambulance.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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