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220160780025 · 03/17/2016 · Holcim (Texas) LP

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holcim (Texas) LP
Mine
4103307

Narrative

Employee was installing doors on an airslide in a finish mill building. A gust of wind blew through the building doors, causing dust to get into the employees left eye. Employee suffered a scratched cornea and was given antibiotic and numbing drops.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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