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MACHINERY

220201290003 · 04/22/2020 · New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company Inc
Operator
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.
Mine
3600254

Narrative

EE was standing on the ground welding at face level wearing safety glasses, a face shield, and mask. EE stopped grinding lifted EE's face shield to speak to another EE. EE felt dust enter EE's eyes. EE immediately used water to flush the eye, Next day EE's eye felt fine. A few days later it became irritated. The EE did receive medical treatment to have a piece of old steel removed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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