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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220172780010 · 09/28/2017 · Oldcastle Materials Texas

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Inspector
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
SAND,GRAVEL,SHELL
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Oldcastle Materials Texas
Mine
4104489

Narrative

Employee was using a water hose to wash off a slab when water sprayed back into their face. The employee noticed a slight irritation in the right eye shortly after. The condition worsened after they arrived home. The employee reported the incident the following morning. Employee was then taken to an urgent care provider were and was prescribed antibiotic eye drops.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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