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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220200170039 · 12/02/2019 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
KILN PROD,INC BLDUP,REMOV
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
12.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1200066

Narrative

Employee was installing an inspection cover on #2 Plattco valve when EE got clinker dust in EE's left eye. Flushed eye onsite, taken to medical professional, given prescription antibiotics as a precaution, returned to work on restricted duty (clean environment) until follow-up appointment. Returned to regular duty at follow-up. 2 days restricted

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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