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MACHINERY

220170370033 · 02/01/2017 · Amrize Cement Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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
2.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc.
Mine
1800019

Narrative

Dust collector was plugged with dust, employee tried to beat it down and use a bar. Then employee proceeded to blow out the dust collector with an air lance and some of the dust blew into right eye under safety glasses.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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