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MACHINERY

220143160016 · 10/21/2014 · Ash Grove Cement Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.21 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was grinding pipe when metal shavings blew under face shield and safety glasses into eye. Eye flush was done on site, but later taken to urgent care for removal of shavings. Initially the Dr. note was unclear on First Aid or Medical Treatment. Confirmation was given on 11/04/2014 that the procedure was Medical Treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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