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MACHINERY

220112690038 · 09/07/2011 · Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC
Mine
0100003

Narrative

EE was grinding metal with an electrical grinder, when a piece of metal lodged in his right eye. He was using PPE. We were informed on 9/19/11 that the metal was removed with a tool by the MD.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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