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MACHINERY

220183170008 · 11/01/2018 · CEMEX Construction Materials Pacific, 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
Welding or cutting
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
13.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
CEMEX Construction Materials Pacific, LLC
Mine
0405701

Narrative

EE reported to work on 11-2-18 complaining of possible flash burn to EE's L eye from welding. The EE was taken for a medical evaluation and it was found EE had a fine piece of metal in eye. The EE was sent to an Optomologist to remove the metal. EE was released with no restrictions but had follow up appointments to monitor healing progress and antibiotics to prevent infection

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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