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MACHINERY

220161410016 · 04/22/2016 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
15.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
1100225

Narrative

A maintenance employee was using a torch to cut metal from a piece of equipment. Debris fell into the top of safety glasses and got into eyes. Employee used an eye wash bottle to wash eye out. On 5/17 the employee contacted supervisor and said that eye was still bothering and was watering a lot. The employee was brought to the clinic and prescribed eye drops.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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