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MACHINERY

220180810002 · 03/17/2018 · Lhoist North America of Missouri, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Welder (non-shop)
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
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Missouri, Inc
Mine
2302120

Narrative

Employee was gouging anchor in the pre-heater. The air coming out of the gouger hit a small pocket of material dust, which caused the dust to rise up under EE's welding hood and safety glasses. Employee was wearing all of the proper PPE for the task.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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