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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220131150012 · 04/18/2013 · Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.
Mine
1201392

Narrative

Employee was connecting a water line for the dust suppression system to the water truck. A gust of wind blew dust into the employee's left eye resulting in a scratch. Employee was wearing prescription safety glasses with side shields. Prescription eye drops were issued.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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