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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220090300008 · 01/22/2009 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
2
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
1200064

Narrative

Employee was retrieving a hot meal sample, when an air cannon discharged 30ft below the sample line. This forced some hot air and dust back into the line and out of the opening. The employee was wearing all ppe but the dust still managed to travel under his faceshield, which resulted in his eyes being scratched.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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