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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220093350012 · 11/13/2009 · Lafarge North America

Details

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

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge North America
Mine
2000044

Narrative

The hopper door was opened by an employee. The injuried employee had a piece of plywood he was going to prop the door open. Employee was going to go up the ladder when he looked up and dust fell. The dust landed on his right eyebrow and behind his safety glasses. Employee went to washroom and flushed his eye. Employee went to Doctor, was treated and put on light duty for five days.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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