September 23, 2004
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
OTHER
Unknown operator · Struck by flying object
TWO EMPLOYEES WERE REPLACING A WINDOW IN A LOADER. THE WINDS WERE VERY STRONG, BLOWING AROUND A LOT OF DUST, DIRT AND SAND. ONE EMPLOYEE FELT SOMETHING BLOW IN HIS LEFT EYE. LATER IT SEEMED OK; COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING IN IT. FRIDAY MORNING IT SEEMED OK; LATER HE SAW A PARTICLE ON THE SURFACE. TRIED TO WASH IT OUT WITHOUT SUCCESS. HE WENT TO THE CLINIC.