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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220113260021 · 11/17/2011 · Essroc Cement Corp.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
16 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Italcementi Spa
Operator
Essroc Cement Corp.
Mine
3600190

Narrative

Hammering on the metal skirting that had been altered to fit into the chute area of 108 belt, at this point the employee felt something strike him in the eye causing discomfort. Upon looking into employee's eye the object was no longer visible as it had been.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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