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MACHINERY

220112490033 · 08/29/2011 · Lafarge North America

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
9.42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge North America
Mine
3400026

Narrative

Employee exited overhead crane cab at end of shift. While traversing walkway to leave, an AC unit cooling fan engaged creating a draft. Employee was wearing safety glasses but some dust particulate entered his left behind them.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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