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MACHINERY

220172220004 · 07/28/2017 · Heidelberg Materials, Southeast Agg., LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials, Southeast Agg., LLC
Mine
3100079

Narrative

Employee was utilizing a small/dremel type tool to grind a shaft when a piece of debris entered employee's left eye. The employee did not report the injury until the following day. Employee received treatment at a local clinic and was prescribed eye drops.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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