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MACHINERY

220261240006 · 04/24/2025 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck operator
Activity
Blow gun, Airlance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
1200064

Narrative

While using an air lance to clear a chute the employee got clinker dust into EE's eyes. EE's eyes were flushed and EE was administered an antibiotic eye drop medicine.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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