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220141290006 · 04/29/2014 · River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification OTHER
Accident type Struck by flying object
Occupation Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity Blow gun, Airlance
Injury source PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost 0
Mine experience 2.12 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Buzzi S p A
Operator River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine 2300188
Narrative Employee was using a 5' long air lance through a 2x2' door to remove the build up from the bag filters. A gust of wind blew a foreign object into his right eye.
Source
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