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MACHINERY

220223400004 · 11/30/2022 · Tilcon New York Inc

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
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Tilcon New York Inc
Mine
3000083

Narrative

Employee felt discomfort in EE's right eye while grinding. EE thought EE flushed everything out but woke up the next day with continued irritation so EE went to the doctor. Doctor confirmed there was no foreign bodies remaining in eye but prescribed eye drops out of precaution. **Employee wears prescription safety glasses

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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