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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220190300089 · 01/23/2019 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
MINE RESCUE EQUIPMENT
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
0301140

Narrative

Employee was using a 2ft. pry bar to raise a tube into position to be welded. The bar slipped causing EE to pull the bar towards self, striking the safety glasses, which then rolled into EE's eye. The employee was prescribed prescription eye drops which resulted in the incident being a medical reportable injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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