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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220163550008 · 12/12/2016 · METROPLEX SAND & GRAVEL. LTD

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Groundman, Yardman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
WATER
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
2
Mine experience
0.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Tarrant Acquisition Ltd
Operator
METROPLEX SAND & GRAVEL. LTD
Mine
4105152

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING AREA UNDER CRUSHER FLOOR WITH A WATER PRESSURE HOSE THE WATER HIT AN OBSTACLE AND BOUNCED BACK TO HIT EMPLOYEE'S FACE ON THE LEFT EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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