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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220121240037 · 04/25/2012 · Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cementos Argos S A
Operator
Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
3800305

Narrative

Employee was working to seal an opening in a meal pipe in the Preheater Tower using ceramic wool. While preparing to apply sealing materials, he disturbed dust from an overhead air line and some material entered his right eye. The employee was wearing a face shield, Nomex hood & jacket and safety glasses, but was turned to the side when material fell from above.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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