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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220122350009 · 08/21/2012 · Quikrete Companys Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
6
Mine experience
0.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Quikrete Holdings Inc.
Operator
Quikrete Companys Inc
Mine
2301597

Narrative

A bag of portland cement was travel up an incline belt on its side. Miner pushed bag with broom handle to position bag. Broom handle pierced bag and portland cement went around safety glasses and got in employee's right eye. Cornea of right eye is scratched.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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