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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220231660015 · 06/04/2023 · Ash Grove Cement Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Ash Grove Cement Company
Mine
1400034

Narrative

Employee was working to clear an air slide, when the air slide cleared material came into contact with the employee's face. Employee was wearing safety glasses, but material came into contact with left eye. The employee was taken to the eye doctor who discovered minor burns to the eyeball and prescribed an antibiotic eyedrop.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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