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220150330032 · 01/26/2015 · Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.94 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cementos Argos S A
Operator
Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
3800305

Narrative

EE installing buckets on elevator chain on clk S elevator. Wind shifted and dust went toward EE face and eyes from N elevator (via S elevator casing). EE washed eyes out, got goggles and finished with no issue. Tues EE worked shift with no issue. Started to have eye discomfort Tues night. Went to doctor Wed; diagnosed with abrasion in right eye

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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