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MACHINERY

220091530009 · 05/14/2009 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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
36 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
3600006

Narrative

EE (1of4) was on 3rd fl of Mill bldg operating hoist as part of process in changing bucket elevator chain links-end of shift came to ground level to see how rest of team was progressing--standing approx 8-10' from EE operating Ennerpac Pin Press, EE was struck in L eye area by sheared head of pin, shattering L Rx lens.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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