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220090920013 · 03/27/2009 · Tilcon Connecticut Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Assistant mine foreman, Assistant mine manager
Activity
Observe operations
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
29.98 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Tilcon Connecticut Inc
Mine
0600013

Narrative

While observing cutting and grinding being done in screen house, it was very windy and particles of debris flew into his right eye. Was wearing safety glasses. Washed eye thoroughly. But 3 days later felt pain in eye and blurred vision. Sought medical care. Infection from small rusted particle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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