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220200420024 · 02/03/2020 · Central Plains Cement Co

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Eagle Materials Inc
Operator
Central Plains Cement Co
Mine
2302171

Narrative

Electrician was working inside an electrical box above a cement loading scale. A gust of wind blew across the scale moving particles of dust through the grating up into the electricians left eye. The eye was flushed with water several times after the incident. No permanent damage to eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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