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MACHINERY

220112720026 · 09/23/2011 · Hanson Aggregates LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Mechanic helper
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Hanson Aggregates LLC
Mine
4100025

Narrative

The employee was grinding inside a shaker when a tiny particle bounced off the side of the shaker and went behind his safety glasses. The particle was removed with a cotton swab but antibiotic drops were administered to prevent infection.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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