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POWERED HAULAGE

220213470016 · 12/02/2021 · CEMEX Construction Materials Pacific, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
138
Mine experience
1.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
CEMEX Construction Materials Pacific, LLC
Mine
0400281

Narrative

An employee was attempting to clear a plugged air slide. When EE opened the inspection cover while it was running, material shot out of the air slide causing material to get in EE's eyes. EE was taken for medical evaluation and placed on modified duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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