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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220083580045 · 12/15/2008 · Cemex Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
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
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
29.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex Inc
Mine
3600165

Narrative

EE was inspecting finish mill #2 sweep dust collector for bad bags. EE found a bad bag and cut it in an attempt to free up bag. At this time build-up on other bags let loose and struck EE in the face, knocking off safety glasses and entering left eye. EE scratched cornea of eye and alkali burns.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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