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220093200007 · 11/07/2009 · Calportland

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
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
0
Mine experience
4.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Taiheiyo Cement Corp
Operator
Calportland
Mine
0400036

Narrative

The injured party was preparing to measure a silo and upon removal of a vent cover, material was exhausted by a gust of air through the vent into his face. PPE was in use at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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