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MACHINERY

220141880047 · 05/17/2014 · Essroc Cement Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Blow gun, Airlance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
2
Mine experience
1.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Italcementi Spa
Operator
Essroc Cement Corp
Mine
1200066

Narrative

Employee was attempting to get material flowing from CKD tank. He was using an air lance to dislodge material. The material broke loose, employee was struck in the top of hardhat & chest with dust. Employee was wearing safety glasses, dust mask & face shield. Employee was given antibiotic eye drops & instructed not to report to work the following day. Employee was off work two days

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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