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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220181730011 · 06/17/2018 · Ash Grove Cement Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ash Grove Cement Company
Operator
Ash Grove Cement Company
Mine
2500002

Narrative

Injured employee was clearing chunks in an air slide. During the process, dust got past the safety glasses and irritated eyes. Employee rinsed eyes, but the left eye still felt a little irritated. The next day employee decided to go to the doctor and the doctor issued prescription eyedrops making this a MSHA recordable event.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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