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MACHINERY

220180320018 · 01/28/2018 · Hanson Aggregates LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Hanson Aggregates LLC
Mine
4100025

Narrative

EE was performing hot work on a crusher roll, as EE stepped back to review the cut EE had made, the limestone fines found in the crevices of the roll burst outward, causing dust to enter the employee's left eye. Employee was seen by Dr. and a corneal abrasion was found and prescribed eye medication.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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