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MACHINERY

220221360011 · 05/06/2022 · Heidelberg Materials Southwest 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
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
1.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials Southwest LLC
Mine
4100025

Narrative

Employee was cutting and grinding metal with a torch and grinder and began to feel irritation in their eye. After employee flushed out with eye wash, irritation continued and resulted in a visit to the doctor. Nothing was removed from the employee's eye but EE was given a prescription. The employee was wearing safety glasses and a face shield while conducting the work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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