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MACHINERY

220162310020 · 08/09/2016 · Roanoke Cement Co., LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
25.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Titan Cement International S A
Operator
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC
Mine
4400068

Narrative

Employee was installing a vibrator on a coal car while using an impact gun. The exhaust air pressure blew debris into right eye. Employee thought it was dust and it would come out on its own. Ended up being 2 small pieces lodged in eye that was removed by the eye doctor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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