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220080640002 · 02/28/2008 · Cemex Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex Inc
Mine
4102885

Narrative

While performing a walk through inspection of the pre-heater tower, non-metalic dust was blown into the right eye, by the wind. Safety glasses with side shields were being worn. The foriegn body was embedded in eye by rubbing. It was removed by a local physician, who issued a prescripition eye drop. There is no concern by the physician for permenant damage.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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