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MACHINERY

220133500020 · 12/10/2013 · Ash Grove Cement Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ash Grove Cement Company
Operator
Ash Grove Cement Company
Mine
4500359

Narrative

Employee was rebricking inside the kiln and using a 4"" portable grinder to smooth the metal surface on 12/10/2013. Safety glasses were worn at all time while in the kiln and safety glasses and a face shield were worn while grinding. Employee reported on 12/11 his felt material on his eye. Treatment was sought the following day.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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