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MACHINERY

220090210022 · 01/14/2009 · Holcim (US) Incorporated

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
Grinding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
17.92 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holcim (US) Incorporated
Mine
2000022

Narrative

Employee was using a hand held grinder to cut off a 2"" nut from a bolt when a piece of metal struck the employee's eye. He was wearing safety glasses and face shield. First aid eyewash was given at the plant. When eye did not get better, he was taken to local clinic to remove foreign body from under eyelid.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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