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MACHINERY

220180380021 · 02/04/2018 · GCC Energy LLC

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
Grinding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
GCC SAB de CV
Operator
GCC Energy LLC
Mine
0504864

Narrative

Employee was grinding off metal that had been cut on flop gate. A piece of metal must have got under EE's safety shield and safety glasses, causing an abrasion to eye. Employee did not notice discomfort until EE got home.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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