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MACHINERY

220152110010 · 07/24/2015 · Lhoist North America of Virginia, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
3
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Virginia, Inc.
Mine
4400082

Narrative

Employee was using a hand grinder to grind welds on the screen of the Old Side Silo, when he stated he felt something in his right eye. He was wearing safety glasses and a face shield. Employee did not report the injury on Friday 7/24 as required, and reported it to supervision Sunday 7/26.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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