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POWERED HAULAGE

220092440010 · 08/28/2009 · Ash Grove Cement Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Observe operations
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
17.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ash Grove Cement Company
Operator
Ash Grove Cement Company
Mine
0300256

Narrative

The employee was attempting to empty out a dust bin by having an electrician reverse the screw direction. The employee was standing 10' from the screw when the screw became compacted with dust causing some to spray in the direction of the employee striking him in his eyes. The dust spray knocked the employee's safety glasses off. Employee was given a prescription.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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