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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220192880030 · 10/07/2019 · Amrize Cement Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc.
Mine
3300069

Narrative

Process operator was repairing a leaking cement line gasket, when dust got underneath safety glasses and into left eye. Employee immediately reported the injury to supervisor. Irrigated the eye for 30 mins. Believed they removed all dust. Next morning employee woke up with an irritated eye. Went to physician who prescribed medication for possible eye infection.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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