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MACHINERY

220180460011 · 02/07/2018 · Vulcan Construction Materials, 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
1.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
1500087

Narrative

The EE was grinding on a jaw box rebuild with an electric 4 hand grinder with dual eye protection. EE felt something get into right eye, used eye wash to flush it and finished the shift. EE came in the next shift, reported discomfort still. EE was taken to the clinic and diagnosed with an eye abrasion/given prescription eye drops/released with no work restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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