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220150370016 · 01/09/2015 · Essroc Cement Corp

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.31 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was working around the Clinker Cooler Dust Collector Heat Exchanger screws. Winds were 10-15 mph with gusts to 20mph. As the employee turned, a gust of wind blew dust in his eye. Employee was wearing prescription safety glasses with side shields. His eyes were flushed immediately, he was taken to dr. as a precautionary measure. There he was given prescription eye drops.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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