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MACHINERY

220212730006 · 09/23/2021 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

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
Handling supplies or material
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
0.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
3800013

Narrative

An employee had been doing night shift maintenance (welding/grinding). When they got home that evening, they felt an irritation and noticed a very small piece of metal in their eye. Employee was seen by a medical professional who removed the piece of metal. Employee was released to full duty, but it is unclear when the metal got in the eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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