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220241700017 · 06/12/2024 · Central Plains Cement Co.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.65 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Eagle Materials Inc
Operator
Central Plains Cement Co.
Mine
3400026

Narrative

Employee was walking outside and got dust in their eye. The eye was immediately flushed out.  The irritation persisted and the employee was taken to a clinic where no foreign objects nor scratches were found. The next day, the employee still felt irritation and returned to clinic where antibiotic eye drops were prescribed to prevent infection. Employee was wearing safety glasses.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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