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MACHINERY
220190350022 · 01/14/2019 · Buzzi Unicem USA
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Struck by flying object
Occupation Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity Blow gun, Airlance
Injury source BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost 0
Mine experience 4.52 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Buzzi S p A
Operator Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine 3600006
Narrative Employee was unclogging chute on hopper when small rock fell 3 feet from hopper, bounced off of belt below and hit employee in the mouth. Resulted in two teeth getting slightly chipped.
Source
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