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MACHINERY

220163260015 · 11/16/2016 · 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
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.23 years

Operator

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

Narrative

A maintenance employee noticed that left eye was bothering them and told the foreman that, while working on the Eljay screen, EE was using an impact wrench and upon engagement the structure shook causing dust to fall. The next day EE stated that the eye was swollen and irritated. EE went to the clinic and was diagnosed with a minor abrasion and given prescription eye drops.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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