MACHINERY

Name: MACHINERY at Buzzi Unicem USA
Start: 01/11/2023

220230170014 · 01/11/2023 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury: DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification: MACHINERY
Accident type: Struck by flying object
Occupation: Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
Activity: Welding or cutting
Injury source: PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury: DUST IN EYES
Body part: EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost: 1
Mine experience: 12.27 years

Operator

Controller (parent): Buzzi S p A
Operator: Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine: 3600006

Narrative

Employee was welding patch on alternative fuel transport line. Sparks/slag fell on tire fluff on beam below and began to smolder. Coworker swept material off beam. Material ignited and blew into employee's right eye and throat.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown