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220250290011 · 06/19/2024 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Drill operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
2
Mine experience
0.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
3100198

Narrative

Driller was out of EE's drill checking holes. The ground conditions were very dry. It also was windy, the wind was blowing drill dust around. A gust of wind blew a bunch of dust in the face of the driller. Some particles went around or up under EE's safety glasses and got into EE's eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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