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MACHINERY

220212230011 · 08/03/2021 · Decker's Creek Limestone Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Greer Industries Inc
Operator
Decker's Creek Limestone Company
Mine
4600029

Narrative

Employee was putting cab corners on a truck. EE was running a hand grinder when a very small piece of metal bounced off the bed and under safety glasses into right eye. EE came to work 8/4 but was sent to doctor that day. Came back 8/5 no restrictions. EE is trained to wear a face shield but didn't.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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