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MACHINERY

220232830052 · 10/02/2023 · Lycon Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Janesville Sand & Gravel Company
Operator
Lycon Inc
Mine
4700754

Narrative

Miner was using an angle grinder on classifying tank discharge pipe to smooth out edges before installing rubber boot. Piece of metal got under safety glasses and into left eye. Miner was not wearing a face shield with the safety glasses per company policy.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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