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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220090200008 · 01/09/2009 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
4102976

Narrative

The employee was part of a crew changing the blow bars on the base crusher. While working on placing a bar in the rotor, a small amount of material fell from the crusher bonnet above his work area. The material fell between his forehead and glasses and got into his left eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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