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MACHINERY

220203170031 · 11/07/2020 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Blow gun, Airlance
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
6
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
4100283

Narrative

EE was using an air lance to blow cement dust out from underneath a conveyor belt and the dust went into a gap that was between the dust mask and goggles that the employee was wearing. Cement dust went into the employees eyes resulting in an eye abrasion.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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