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220200830002 · 03/10/2020 · Mountain Aggregates, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Mountain Aggregates, Inc
Mine
1500056

Narrative

Mechanic was installing brakes on a water truck inside the shop area with garage doors opened. A rain storm developed causing wind to blow dust and the garage doors acted as a funnel to allow dust to enter shop area. Mechanic did have on appropriate PPE (eye protection).

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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