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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220231180002 · 04/21/2023 · Roanoke Cement Co., LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Titan Cement International S A
Operator
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC
Mine
4400068

Narrative

Employee was exiting the preheat tower elevator on the second floor. When they exited dust became airborne and blew underneath the employee's safety glasses. The employee sought medical treatment and was diagnosed with a corneal abrasion.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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