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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220173170011 · 11/10/2017 · Ash Grove Cement Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.92 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ash Grove Cement Company
Operator
Ash Grove Cement Company
Mine
4100026

Narrative

EE was replacing a spout plug in the shipping silos spout. When EE looked up to align the plug with the bolt holes dust fell into EE's eyes. EE was wearing safety glasses and hard hat. EE had lowered the spout and knocked any loose material out before beginning work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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