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MACHINERY

220120330024 · 01/25/2012 · Humphreys Enterprises, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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
2
Mine experience
6.98 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
William D Humphreys
Operator
Humphreys Enterprises, Inc.
Mine
4406084

Narrative

Employee stated that he was changing cutting edges on dozer. He was using a grinder, cutting torch, and air wrench. Sometime during this process, a piece of metal got into his left eye. Noticed it later that day but could not rinse it out. Went to doctor on 1/26/12 & had it removed from eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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