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MACHINERY

220161270025 · 04/25/2016 · Illinois Cement Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
2
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Eagle Materials Inc
Operator
Illinois Cement Company
Mine
1100003

Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING WITH A TORCH ON THE HOPPERS WHEN A SPARK FLEW UP UNDER WELDING HOOD AND SAFETY GLASSES HITTING EE IN THE RIGHT EYE. EE FLUSHED EYE OUT AT A WASH STATION & THOUGHT THAT, EVERYTHING WAS OUT OF EYE. ON 04/26/16 EYE CONDITION HAD WORSENED THO.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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