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MACHINERY

220161720024 · 06/17/2016 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

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

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1300095

Narrative

While trying to get material to withdraw, employee put an air lace into a ¾ inch port hole on the side of the hopper. The air lance was 6 foot long. The material finally started to flow. Some of the material came out around the lance some dust got into right eye. Employee seen doctor and received prescription. No work restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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