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MACHINERY

220191360027 · 05/13/2019 · Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cementos Argos S A
Operator
Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
0801277

Narrative

Employee was attempting to clean an area at line 2 cooler side door. While using an air lance the air hit a hard piece and forced dust back up into face. The material went around glasses into eyes. Flushed eyes continuously for 30 minutes. Followed up a few hours later and injury had not improved; so sent employee to receive medical evaluation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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