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MACHINERY

220231210018 · 04/27/2023 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Silo operator, Bin puller, Truck loader
Activity
Blow gun, Airlance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
2.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
3401289

Narrative

While blowing down an air slide, Miner was not wearing proper PPE and material blew back into the Miner's face causing a right eye injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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