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POWERED HAULAGE

220102440025 · 08/24/2010 · Lhoist North America of Texas, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Utility truck, Water trucks
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Texas, LLC
Mine
4100078

Narrative

Miner was operating hi-vac truck. Miner opened sight port without turning off engine, system pulsed and caused dust to go into the face of the miner. The miner was wearing safety glasses only, and dust entered his eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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