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MACHINERY

220082880044 · 10/03/2008 · Solite, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
William L McNeely Jr.
Operator
Solite, LLC
Mine
4400122

Narrative

Injured employee was helping to fix a feed chute in kiln. Injured employee took off safety glasses and looked around chute. Another employee was using the torch to clean the area before cutting and blew dust towards the injured employee. Dust got in the injured employee's eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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